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X183 OUD

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,933 mi
Last recorded100,933 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,933 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,261 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 98,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,961 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 91,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,374 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,183 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 83,969 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 83,952 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 80,942 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 77,942 miles

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

engine management light is on

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2010 77,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light is on

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,926 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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X183 OUD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X183 OUD, 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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X183 OUD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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