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W248 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,622 mi
Last recorded141,622 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 141,622 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 141,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 141,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 141,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 139,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 139,588 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 133,592 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 133,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 130,234 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 130,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 128,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 125,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 122,198 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 122,101 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 117,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 117,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 103,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 93,688 miles

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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W248 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W248 XGG, 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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W248 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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