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W504 EJO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 EJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 124,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,576 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 120,078 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 120,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Exhaust middle box blowing (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant level below minimum

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,473 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 118,210 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 109,521 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 103,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,955 miles

tyre wear uneven at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,113 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,747 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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W504 EJO 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 83.3%.

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 W504 EJO, 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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What year was W504 EJO registered?

W504 EJO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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