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X339 VTW

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,835 mi
Last recorded156,835 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX339 VTW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 156,835 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm outer rose bushes have slight play

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Centre heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 156,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Offside front abs ring (1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clips broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper suspension arm outer rose bushes have slight play

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Centre heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,425 miles

Boot & back seat has heavy items on it.

Central Front oil leak from engine and gearbox

Central Rear Has heavy items cant be tested

Front Subframe is too much oil

Nearside Front Shock has surface rust

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

Nearside Rear Has heavy items cant be tested

Nearside Rear Shock has surface rust

Offside Front Shock has surface rust

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

Offside Rear Shock has surface rust

Rear Subframe has surface rust

Pass 18 Oct 2018 149,320 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust system and boxes corroded

Nearside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2018 149,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust system and boxes corroded

Nearside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,391 miles

All brake hose ends corroded close to limits.

Centre exhaust corroded slightly.

Metal brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 144,382 miles

2) Both rear tyres worn out of shape close to limit

3) Exhaust system joints and boxes corroded

5) Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

All tyres have 3mm tread remaining

Nearside front ABS ring on CV joint broken

Fail 13 Oct 2016 144,382 miles

2) Both rear tyres worn out of shape close to limit

3) Exhaust system joints and boxes corroded

5) Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

All tyres have 3mm tread remaining

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front ABS ring on CV joint broken

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 140,577 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 140,577 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 136,598 miles

(4) Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 136,598 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

(4) Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 129,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 126,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,295 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 119,346 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

O/S/front fog lamp deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,478 miles

(1) All tyres worn down to limit.

(1) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Rear brake pads worn down to limit.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,589 miles

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

O/S front fog lamp lense deteriorated.

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

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

Rear discs and pads worn close to limit.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,405 miles

(5) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside front fog lamp glass broken.

(6) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/Front fog lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 82,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 71,793 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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X339 VTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X339 VTW, 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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X339 VTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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