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W133 XGH

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,430 mi
Last recorded165,430 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 XGH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 165,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 165,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 164,483 miles

eml light on

offside rear tyre cracking (215/55r16)

oil leak from engine (breather pipe from rocker cover)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 164,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

offside rear tyre cracking (215/55r16)

oil leak from engine (breather pipe from rocker cover)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 162,704 miles

engine management warning light on

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2013 162,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

engine management warning light on

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 160,990 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 160,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 159,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 156,675 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 156,675 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 148,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 138,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 125,561 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 125,561 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W133 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W133 XGH, 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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W133 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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