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W422 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,176 mi
Last recorded188,176 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 188,176 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn - close to excess

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded around spring mounts - close to excess

inner sills, floors & chassis rails corroded

play offside rear wheel bearing

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2016 188,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn - close to excess

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded around spring mounts - close to excess

inner sills, floors & chassis rails corroded

play offside rear wheel bearing

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 177,493 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis rails

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 166,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 166,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 149,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 142,094 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 142,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 134,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 124,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 124,890 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen wash frozen

Pass 21 Dec 2009 117,280 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 117,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,752 miles

Front flexible exhaust pipe blowing slightly

Nearside rear inner side light not working

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at the end

Offside main chassis brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 89,937 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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W422 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W422 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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W422 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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