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W923 XBM

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,060 mi
Last recorded175,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW923 XBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 175,060 miles

sumpis oily

Pass 15 Jun 2013 170,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 166,082 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 166,082 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 155,824 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 155,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 154,926 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 154,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 149,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

number plate lights dim

offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

Fail 17 Jul 2009 149,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

number plate lights dim

offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 139,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to both front tyres walls

slight play in both subframe bushes

slight surface corrosion to floor pans

Fail 5 Aug 2008 139,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to both front tyres walls

slight play in both subframe bushes

slight surface corrosion to floor pans

Pass 1 Oct 2007 130,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

chip to screen

handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipe damp

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 28 Sep 2007 129,923 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

chip to screen

handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipe damp

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Oct 2006 119,143 miles

nearside rear indicator starting to fade † †unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted † †front and rear brake pads wearing low

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W923 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W923 XBM, 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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W923 XBM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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