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X521 EGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,398 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,395 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,909 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 83,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,299 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 78,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,077 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,895 miles

slight noise in nearsde rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,751 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 43,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 38,581 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

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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X521 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X521 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 X521 EGN registered?

X521 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X521 EGN safe to buy?

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