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W329 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,878 mi
Last recorded132,878 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 132,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 132,840 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of the wishbones (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to major blow on the exhaust front pipe flexi (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 130,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,142 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 81,699 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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W329 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W329 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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W329 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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