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ECZ 6858

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,914 mi
Last recorded123,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 6858
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,914 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,742 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre wear uneven (recheck outer edge in 1500 miles)

oil leak to engine

Fail 5 Jun 2013 117,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre wear uneven (recheck outer edge in 1500 miles)

oil leak to engine

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,123 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r handbrake cable retaining device broken (temp repair)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracking on inner edges center tread close to legal limit

rear exhaust box outer shield deteriorated & slight blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 101,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,953 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 97,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,207 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 73,207 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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ECZ 6858 is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ECZ 6858, 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 ECZ 6858 registered?

ECZ 6858 is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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