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W361 XTM

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,743 mi
Last recorded110,743 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 XTM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,743 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens damaged. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,231 miles

offside and nearside front tyre wear on outer shoulders

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside front tyre wear on outer shoulders

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,601 miles

rear exhaust system corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2015 93,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,687 miles

centre silencer slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,897 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,993 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,786 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,786 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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W361 XTM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W361 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W361 XTM registered?

W361 XTM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W361 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 XTM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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