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OIG 5508

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

154,146 mi
Last recorded154,146 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 5508
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 154,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 153,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 153,319 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 151,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 151,346 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 151,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 151,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 151,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 150,820 miles

both lower front wish bones rusty slight play both rear top joints

Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 149,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front calipers rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear axle rusty

rear calipers rusty

rear exhaust rusty

rear roll bar rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2013 149,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 149,000 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 146,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 140,643 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 131,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 122,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 99,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,148 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 91,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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OIG 5508 is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OIG 5508, 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 OIG 5508 registered?

OIG 5508 is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is OIG 5508 safe to buy?

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