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W409 XNM

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

219,872 mi
Last recorded219,872 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 XNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 219,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 219,488 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 212,667 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive To excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear box outer skin rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2020 207,791 miles

Nearside Front roll bar d bush worn to excess

Offside Front roll bar d bush worn to excess

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 201,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 195,250 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 184,902 miles

Oil leak ()

covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 184,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 175,832 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 164,970 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 164,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 154,097 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 154,097 miles

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhust rusting

Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,468 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 132,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 120,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 111,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 103,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,732 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked chid seat fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,778 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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W409 XNM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W409 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W409 XNM registered?

W409 XNM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W409 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W409 XNM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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