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X971 ABL

2000 Saab 9-5 Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,224 mi
Last recorded72,224 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto56,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 62,279 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 58,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 58,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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X971 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 56,822 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X971 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X971 ABL registered?

X971 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X971 ABL safe to buy?

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