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X512 ADT

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,140 mi
Last recorded222,140 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 ADT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 222,140 miles

eml light on

slight oil around engine

Fail 29 Jul 2015 222,134 miles

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

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

eml light on

slight oil around engine

Pass 25 Jul 2014 205,626 miles

Engine management light on

Fog lamps insecure in front bumper

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 188,910 miles

Passenger seat belt starting to fray.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 188,903 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Passenger seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 174,848 miles

Fuel filler flap stiff to open / close.

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

O/S/F fog lamp broken.

Passenger front seat belt starting to fray.

Stonechip in n/s/f headlamp.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 174,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler flap stiff to open / close.

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

O/S/F fog lamp broken.

Passenger front seat belt starting to fray.

Stonechip in n/s/f headlamp.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 159,548 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 159,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stonechip in n/s/f headlamp.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 139,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,962 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 114,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 110,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,859 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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X512 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X512 ADT, 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

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What year was X512 ADT registered?

X512 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X512 ADT safe to buy?

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