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X504 EGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,151 mi
Last recorded125,151 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,151 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 125,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 124,370 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 123,663 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 123,663 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 119,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE PERISHED

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,125 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded (not blowing )

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,125 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded (not blowing )

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,748 miles

Advise oil leak.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,456 miles

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,456 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,946 miles

Oil leak

advise offside drop link upper dust cover split.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,928 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

advise engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Sep 2012 105,927 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

advise engine oil leaks

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Sep 2011 102,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,452 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 56,447 miles

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

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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X504 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X504 EGN, 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 X504 EGN registered?

X504 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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