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X506 EGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,039 mi
Last recorded74,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX506 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,039 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

oil leak from engine noted

rear brake pads wearing low

slight fraying offside front seat belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,732 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,561 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,561 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,587 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 25,178 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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X506 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X506 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 X506 EGN registered?

X506 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X506 EGN safe to buy?

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