CarVerify

Free Car Check

X871 ATD

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,550 mi
Last recorded137,550 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 ATD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 137,550 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 137,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,306 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 130,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,267 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 122,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,526 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 112,526 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 103,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,757 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 78,880 miles

Near Side Disc Pitted

Off Side Disc Pitted

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 78,880 miles

Near Side Disc Pitted

Off Side Disc Pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,836 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,405 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 73,852 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X871 ATD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X871 ATD, 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

How do I check the history of X871 ATD?

You can check the full history of X871 ATD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X871 ATD registered?

X871 ATD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X871 ATD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X871 ATD shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X871 ATD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X871 ATD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.