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X973 NTW

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,314 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,826 miles

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 121,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Rear exhaust corroded

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

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm and worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 110,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 110,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 110,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 108,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 107,202 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
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X973 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X973 NTW, 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 X973 NTW registered?

X973 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X973 NTW safe to buy?

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