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X969 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,299 mi
Last recorded164,299 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 164,299 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 164,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 160,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi. (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking in treads.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,401 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi. (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 155,401 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi. (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 152,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 148,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 148,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger is missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 136,974 miles

Exhaust mounting missing but not effecting support.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 136,974 miles

Exhaust mounting missing but not effecting support.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 125,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 98,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,642 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 59,415 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 59,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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X969 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X969 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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X969 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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