MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner body slightly corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear boot well slight corrosion
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor driverside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner body slightly corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear boot well slight corrosion
Nearside Front Outer tyre cut to outer wall
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer tyre cut to outer wall
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 floor patches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 patches floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch behind suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower floor corroded
Nearside Rear Lower fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower floor corroded
Nearside Rear Lower fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Lower floor corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box deteriorating
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn long arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Lower floor corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement long arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box deteriorating
middle heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust back box deteriorating
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back in clips x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
exhaust back box deteriorating
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 in clips (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust back box deterioting
fuel tank straps slight corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside 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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake pipes on osr floor corroded
wipers worn
wishbone arms corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
brake pipes on osr floor corroded
wipers worn
wishbone arms corroded
nsr tyre cracking in tread and worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight condensation in o/s headlamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight condensation in o/s headlamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre damage to outer sidewall
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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W840 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 W840 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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W840 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2000.
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