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X436 EEB

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,301 mi
Last recorded173,301 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 EEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 173,301 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Monstrous cracks starting in rear tyre's sidewalls - Strongly advise replacing

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 173,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower arms corroded

Monstrous cracks starting in rear tyre's sidewalls - Strongly advise replacing

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 167,899 miles

A little corrosion starting near offside rear lower seat belt mounting

Front lower suspension arms a little corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 167,836 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

A little corrosion starting near offside rear lower seat belt mounting

Front lower suspension arms a little corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 162,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 162,781 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 158,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 146,370 miles

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat

Pass 24 Jun 2011 138,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 130,487 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2009 117,710 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 107,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 107,678 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,573 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 89,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 77,960 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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X436 EEB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 X436 EEB, 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 X436 EEB registered?

X436 EEB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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