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X859 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,773 mi
Last recorded227,773 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 227,773 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 227,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 210,843 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 210,843 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 195,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2008 179,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 156,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 136,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X859 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X859 ABL, 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.

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What year was X859 ABL registered?

X859 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X859 ABL safe to buy?

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