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W852 XNK

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,880 mi
Last recorded186,880 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 XNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 186,880 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 186,880 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 185,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 185,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 183,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 180,086 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 171,198 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 168,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 164,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 159,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 151,186 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 151,186 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 136,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 136,791 miles

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

Offside Front 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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W852 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W852 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W852 XNK registered?

W852 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W852 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W852 XNK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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