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W828 XNK

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,603 mi
Last recorded143,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW828 XNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 143,603 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 143,603 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 136,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,467 miles

brakes ; front discs worn , suspect at wear limit

brakes ; rear discs corroded

brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine ; oil leak

exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated , may be weakened

lighting ; indicator switch worn , may develop a fault

suspension ; both front lower arm corroded ,may be weakened

suspension ; o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

tyres ; n/s/f tread balding on outer edge

tyres ; o/s/r , nail in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2012 130,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brakes ; front discs worn , suspect at wear limit

brakes ; rear discs corroded

brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine ; oil leak

exhaust ; centre & rear sections deteriorated , may be weakened

lighting ; indicator switch worn , may develop a fault

suspension ; both front lower arm corroded ,may be weakened

suspension ; o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

tyres ; n/s/f tread balding on outer edge

tyres ; o/s/r , nail in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2011 125,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

front brakes binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,638 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 8 Jun 2010 119,638 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 113,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 105,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,832 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 99,283 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 85,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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W828 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W828 XNK, 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 W828 XNK registered?

W828 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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