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X443 EKJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,701 mi
Last recorded138,701 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 138,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,053 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

heat shield damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2020 135,053 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

heat shield damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,266 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 124,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 122,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 121,188 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 121,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,739 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

center and rear box is in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,979 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPE VERY RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST SILANCER VERY RUSTY(OUTER SKIN)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 109,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 106,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 103,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,876 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2005 86,699 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 86,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X443 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X443 EKJ, 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 X443 EKJ registered?

X443 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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