MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Body damage to both bumpers and various body panels
Both front brake discs worn
Both middle floor pan brake flex hose ferrules rusty
Both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn
Both rear brake discs rusted on edges of friction surface
Both rear indicators faded slightly
Front and rear number plates damaged and degrading
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner tread sholder
Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints
Tax disc positioned incorrectly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Body damage to both bumpers and offside front door
Both front brake discs worn
Both middle floor pan brake flex hose ferrules rusted
Both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn
Both rear brake discs rusted on edges of friction surfaces
Both rear indicators faded slightly
Front and rear number plates damaged and degrading
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner tread sholder
Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints
Tax disc positioned
both rear tyres wearing inner edge
slight engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W153 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W153 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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What year was W153 XGH registered?
W153 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.
Is W153 XGH safe to buy?
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