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X438 EGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,358 mi
Last recorded134,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 134,358 miles

General Under side corrosion, rear springs and some under body sections etc

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 134,358 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords hanging out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Under side corrosion, rear springs and some under body sections etc

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 127,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,308 miles

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

Front NS and OS headlamp cleaning devices not functioning correctly.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, has some small cuts no cords and is perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 120,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended outer shroud also missing and will not lock in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front NS and OS headlamp cleaning devices not functioning correctly.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, has some small cuts no cords and is perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,863 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 110,803 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,273 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover open one side

Offside Front tyre bald on the inside edge

Offside Front wiper blade end split

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,525 miles

Front shock absorbers and road springs inefficient

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,852 miles

Advise:- offside front windscreen wipe rubber split on end.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside indicator repeater Damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,050 miles

Offside indicator repeater Damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,442 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 71,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,365 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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X438 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X438 EGN, 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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X438 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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