CarVerify

Free Car Check

X446 NUA

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,196 mi
Last recorded207,196 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX446 NUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 207,196 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 198,359 miles

exhaust corroding

font brake discs worn and lipped

management lamp on

offside rear suspension boomerang arm bushes worn

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Apr 2013 198,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

font brake discs worn and lipped

management lamp on

offside rear suspension boomerang arm bushes worn

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 May 2012 191,221 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 191,221 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield hanging of

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 May 2011 173,722 miles

Engine warning lamp is on

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

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

Near side front wiper blade is slightly detrarted at the end but is still clearing screen

Near side rear reg bulb had bad connection

Offside Front 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

Rear discs corroded

Vehicle was on gas on emissions test

back box and center box exhaust is corroded

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2011 173,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine warning lamp is on

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

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

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

Near side front wiper blade is slightly detrarted at the end but is still clearing screen

Near side rear reg bulb had bad connection

Offside Front 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

Rear discs corroded

Vehicle was on gas on emissions test

back box and center box exhaust is corroded

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 153,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 142,472 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 136,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 130,537 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X446 NUA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X446 NUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X446 NUA?

You can check the full history of X446 NUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X446 NUA registered?

X446 NUA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X446 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X446 NUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X446 NUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X446 NUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.