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W274 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,926 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear door check corroded at bottom corner

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

slight exhaust gas leak from front exhaust

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2020 120,926 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear door check corroded at bottom corner

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

slight exhaust gas leak from front exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cover is loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front brake disc dirt cover loose

Pass 24 Mar 2018 116,039 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear all over corrosion (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2018 116,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear all over corrosion (2.7.2a)

full exhaust system has excessive corrosion has to be replaced asap

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,153 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,074 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,074 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,638 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 64,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,648 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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W274 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W274 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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W274 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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