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X187 XAH

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,952 mi
Last recorded52,952 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 XAH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 52,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 52,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front headlamp condensation

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,805 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 52,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split (1.6 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,673 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

underneath of vehicle corroded in multiple places

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,599 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,330 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 51,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,749 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,749 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,007 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,544 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,544 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,115 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 42,112 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,559 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 98,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,106 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,609 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,451 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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X187 XAH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X187 XAH, 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 X187 XAH registered?

X187 XAH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X187 XAH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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