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W773 SRX

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 SRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 113,874 miles

e.m.l on dash

engine has oil leaks engine noisy when running

oil pressure light on dash

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Oil leak ()

e.m.l on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 111,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

e.m.l on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,962 miles

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

e.m.l light on

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,358 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,668 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror unit broken

Fail 1 Apr 2014 104,668 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

eml light on dash

n/s/f door mirror unit broken

n/s/f tyre outer tread cracking

n/s/f winter tyre fitted

n/s/r outer tyre wall perished

n/s/r tyre tread 2.5 MM

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread centre

Pass 30 Mar 2013 102,421 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 102,421 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc slightly worn

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 100,229 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake disc slightly worn

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,608 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 90,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 85,709 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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W773 SRX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W773 SRX, 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 W773 SRX registered?

W773 SRX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W773 SRX safe to buy?

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