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X824 CHB

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,481 mi
Last recorded169,481 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 CHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 169,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 152,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 132,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 131,926 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,883 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

hand brake travel

Fail 17 Apr 2008 112,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2007 97,104 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 97,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 95,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Dec 2005 92,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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X824 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X824 CHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X824 CHB registered?

X824 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X824 CHB safe to buy?

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