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X347 REC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,803 mi
Last recorded90,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 REC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,803 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner boot lid lamp poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner boot lid side light inop

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 18 Jul 2018 90,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub frame rear bushes n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust box heat shield inscure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner boot lid lamp poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner boot lid side light inop

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,428 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both o/s & n/s brake back plates corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 80,428 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to exhaust front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both o/s & n/s brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake cable return spring missing

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 48,703 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,900 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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X347 REC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X347 REC, 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 X347 REC registered?

X347 REC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X347 REC safe to buy?

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