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X992 FTR

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,808 mi
Last recorded145,808 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 145,808 miles

chip in nearside headlamp lens

Fail 19 Aug 2014 145,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,540 miles

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

engine fault light illuminated

offside door mirror damaged repaired with tape but is showing view to rear

offside seat belt bunched at latch

Fail 31 Oct 2013 138,534 miles

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

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

engine fault light illuminated

offside door mirror damaged repaired with tape but is showing view to rear

offside seat belt bunched at latch

Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,618 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 127,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,288 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 109,283 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,655 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,177 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slight mishaped

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre getting low

outter sills covered

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,198 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,743 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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X992 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X992 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 X992 FTR?

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What year was X992 FTR registered?

X992 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X992 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X992 FTR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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