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X438 HFW

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,881 mi
Last recorded175,881 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 HFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 175,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 18 May 2015 175,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2014 165,856 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension lower arms heavily corroded

n/s door mirror missing

n/s headlamp not as bright as o/s

o/s/r lower outer suspension joint worn

rear silencer corroded

tow bar electric plug insecure

Fail 22 May 2014 165,850 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlamp not as bright as o/s

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension lower arms heavily corroded

n/s door mirror missing

o/s/r lower outer suspension joint worn

rear silencer corroded

tow bar electric plug insecure

Pass 23 May 2013 155,985 miles

N/S/R tyre perished and O/S/R tyre tread choppy

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 155,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R tyre perished and O/S/R tyre tread choppy

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 146,911 miles

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

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

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 138,823 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 130,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 122,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 114,492 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 104,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 94,571 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 HFW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X438 HFW, 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 X438 HFW registered?

X438 HFW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X438 HFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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