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X989 NTW

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,299 mi
Last recorded207,299 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 207,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 192,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 192,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 173,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 163,702 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 163,702 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 157,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 157,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 150,784 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 150,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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X989 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X989 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X989 NTW registered?

X989 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X989 NTW safe to buy?

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