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X957 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,858 miles

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

chip in offside headlight

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

genaral corrosion forming under sides

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake flexi ferrules heavily rusted

both rear suspension arms have slight play in upper bushes

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 61,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,233 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,739 miles

rear discs rusty

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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X957 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X957 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 X957 ABL registered?

X957 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X957 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X957 ABL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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