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X186 ROA

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,315 mi
Last recorded197,315 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 ROA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 197,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 197,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack connection area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 197,258 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 194,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 194,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 192,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout system front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Underside within engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mount - double skinned layer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Bracket clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake application uneven - may need adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 192,110 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF / NSF floor under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout system front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Underside within engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mount - double skinned layer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Bracket clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake application uneven - may need adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 183,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Within engine bay - underside (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF/OSF floor corroded around drainage holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF Wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg lower/inner arch upper behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake return spring missing

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 186,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine / gearbox oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area, rear exhaust clamp loose , center heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Within engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone NSF / OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 175,759 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones - BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch alongside shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 175,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch alongside shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes - BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis floor under seating mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones - BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch alongside shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 164,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES - low on edges - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has little reserve travel - adjustment maybe required

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 164,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES - low on edges - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has little reserve travel - adjustment maybe required

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 158,038 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both affected by condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Has a slight misting of oil (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe mounting area/inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 151,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 151,275 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 144,352 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 122,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,155 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,337 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 86,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 83,317 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 83,317 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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X186 ROA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X186 ROA, 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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X186 ROA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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