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W837 XTH

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,473 mi
Last recorded134,473 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 XTH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 134,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front squeak from brake

Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,588 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 117,588 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,956 miles

Oil leak

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

both front fog lamps insecure

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,222 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,222 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,250 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 93,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,916 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,338 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,327 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,738 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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W837 XTH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W837 XTH, 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 W837 XTH registered?

W837 XTH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W837 XTH safe to buy?

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