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X865 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,694 mi
Last recorded194,694 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 194,694 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 194,691 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 187,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2017 182,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 175,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 166,576 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 161,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 149,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 142,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 133,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 124,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 114,608 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 105,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 105,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,198 miles

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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X865 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X865 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 X865 ABL registered?

X865 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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