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X517 EGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,820 mi
Last recorded118,820 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,820 miles

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

EML warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 118,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

EML warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread join separating.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 110,527 miles

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

nearside parking brake recording low effort.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,702 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 106,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,090 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2011 91,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,391 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,716 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split.

pas pipes damp.

rear brake pads getting low.

rear silencer very rusty.

wiper blades noisy in operation.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,361 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,074 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,664 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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X517 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 X517 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 X517 EGN registered?

X517 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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