CarVerify

Free Car Check

X956 BDV

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,715 mi
Last recorded75,715 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationX956 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
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

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 75,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,257 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,978 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,832 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,264 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,944 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)

adv both front lower suspension arms corroded

adv both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

adv exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,752 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Both rear lower arm bushes worn/split

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Both rose bushes worn on nearside

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,713 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front pas pressure line weeping

Nearside rear upper rose bush worn,slight

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight fluid leak from front PAS pipe

Slight run-out, rear discs

Fail 22 Jul 2009 42,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight fluid leak from front PAS pipe

Slight run-out, rear discs

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,954 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,242 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres close to legel limit rear ones getting low also 215/55/R16

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,316 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

X956 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X956 BDV, 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 X956 BDV?

You can check the full history of X956 BDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X956 BDV registered?

X956 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X956 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X956 BDV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X956 BDV 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 X956 BDV. 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.