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X313 AUX

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,252 mi
Last recorded53,252 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX313 AUX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,252 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,903 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 51,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Check engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seep from joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides are rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 50,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seep from joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides are rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,036 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,124 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan next to cill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor plan near to cill section (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal pipes rusting through (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's at limit (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,954 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,112 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 39,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,496 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,583 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,583 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,730 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 26,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,929 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 6,992 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,992 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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X313 AUX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X313 AUX, 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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X313 AUX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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