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W851 XNK

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 XNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 129,700 miles

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

Corrosion to suspension components and underbody.

Engine light on.

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 129,700 miles

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

Corrosion to suspension components and underbody.

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bootlid. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 127,881 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,219 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 126,204 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn ALL bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4. cords seen in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 126,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 124,458 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 122,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 120,928 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 120,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 119,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,719 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 106,567 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 106,567 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,408 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,404 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,660 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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W851 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 W851 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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W851 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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