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W202 XFM

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 XFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 128,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

centre mounting on exhaust insecure but system adequately supported

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,698 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

centre mounting on exhaust insecure but system adequately supported

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,825 miles

exhaust starting to corrode.

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 122,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to .back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust starting to corrode.

slight play in both rear top suspension bushes.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 117,380 miles

both fron t bottom wish bones starting to corrode.

both front tyres starting to scrubb off on edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 111,536 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,536 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 105,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,355 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,355 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,264 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,243 miles

Front number plate cracked and slightly dicoloured

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

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

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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W202 XFM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W202 XFM, 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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W202 XFM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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