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X926 FOR

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,163 mi
Last recorded140,163 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 FOR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 140,163 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 3 Aug 2016 140,163 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,743 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 129,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 129,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 121,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 114,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 96,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 87,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,680 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 85,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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X926 FOR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X926 FOR, 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 X926 FOR registered?

X926 FOR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X926 FOR safe to buy?

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