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X451 EKJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,854 mi
Last recorded170,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 170,854 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 168,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2018 162,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened D BUSH (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn close to legal limit 1.6mm

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

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

Rear Both coil springs are corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 157,596 miles

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

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)

bolts missing from cat to turbo but not insecure at time of test

engine light on

slight exhaust gas leak at front cat to turbo joint but not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2016 152,489 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

note; engine light stay on.

rear exhaust section corroded & metal peeling off.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 152,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

note; engine light stay on.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

rear brake pad linning approx. 85% worn low.

rear exhaust section corroded & metal peeling off.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 145,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

air con gas leaking at compressor

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2015 145,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

air con gas leaking at compressor

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2014 139,485 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f fog lamp poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2014 139,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f fog lamp poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2013 130,477 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 130,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 122,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,251 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 105,223 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,938 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,890 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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X451 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X451 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 X451 EKJ registered?

X451 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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