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W397 XNM

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

242,419 mi
Last recorded242,419 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 XNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 242,419 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 242,411 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 239,137 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front fog lights missing

general surface corrosion under body and on suspension components

n/s/f brake lazy

previous welding repairs to rear chassis,(undersealed)

secondary bonnet catch semi seized

Pass 3 May 2022 235,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front fog lights missing

general surface corrosion under vehicle

previous welding repairs to rear chassis, (undersealed)

Pass 18 May 2021 231,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front fog lights inop

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 May 2021 231,731 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front fog lights inop

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 May 2020 231,073 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch to chassis corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch to chassis corroded

both front fog laps missing

front discs corroded/worn

front subframe and all front and rear suspension components corroded

headlamp bulb conversion, beam image poor

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 1 May 2019 225,890 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

beam image poor

both front fog lights missing

oil haze on engine

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 1 Jun 2018 216,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 216,990 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 204,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 193,724 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

some underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 184,583 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 184,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 175,079 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 165,422 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 165,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 158,728 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded to pass limits

slight damage o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 11 May 2011 153,287 miles

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 6 May 2010 147,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 141,178 miles

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 136,471 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear handbrake effort low

Pass 14 May 2007 130,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 124,269 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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W397 XNM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 W397 XNM, 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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W397 XNM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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