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W857 XNK

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,667 mi
Last recorded114,667 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 XNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,667 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 114,667 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,430 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front no plate slightly damaged

handbrake return springs missing

rear discs slightly lipped

underbody starting to corrode

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 18 Nov 2014 107,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front no plate slightly damaged

handbrake return springs missing

rear discs slightly lipped

underbody starting to corrode

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,389 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front no plate damaged

front wipers starting to smear screen

hand brake return springs missing

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

small chips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,890 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

small chips in windscreen

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 20 Nov 2012 99,890 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

small chips in windscreen

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,353 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,078 miles

Centre Interior Rear View Mirror Insecure

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

Front Number Plate Damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Interior Rear View Mirror Insecure

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

Front Number Plate Damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 86,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 67,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W857 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W857 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 W857 XNK registered?

W857 XNK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W857 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W857 XNK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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