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X457 EKJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 69,039 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 62,095 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 62,091 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin OIL BURING OFF EXHAUST FRONT PIPES. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,425 miles

Nearside headlight is steamed up

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,926 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 57,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,194 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 57,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,427 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED INNER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL

Fail 29 Jan 2015 55,427 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED INNER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,201 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,902 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,339 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,817 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,365 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,852 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,000 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 25,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,298 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

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X457 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X457 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 X457 EKJ registered?

X457 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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