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X442 XAL

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,180 mi
Last recorded131,180 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 XAL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,180 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 131,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,595 miles

all rear seats folded seat belts not properly inspected

Fail 15 Aug 2017 129,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all rear seats folded seat belts not properly inspected

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 125,081 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ADVISE TRACKING TO BE CHECKED

Pass 29 Jul 2013 118,942 miles

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

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

scuff marks on nearside tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,846 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pipes greesed

one of back box brakets adrift

Fail 21 Mar 2012 108,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning light on

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Sill covers fited

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,193 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 72,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,204 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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X442 XAL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X442 XAL, 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 X442 XAL registered?

X442 XAL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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