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X991 FTR

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,371 mi
Last recorded127,371 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 127,371 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 127,371 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 120,408 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs excessively worn

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2012 120,408 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs excessively worn

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,415 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 111,415 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,565 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,378 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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X991 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X991 FTR, 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

How do I check the history of X991 FTR?

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What year was X991 FTR registered?

X991 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2000.

Is X991 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X991 FTR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X991 FTR have outstanding finance?

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