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X573 XBV

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,435 mi
Last recorded128,435 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX573 XBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 128,435 miles

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 128,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,275 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 112,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,693 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

Oil leak

Rear silencer holed and blowing slightly might be cause of emisions

Fail 4 Sep 2015 100,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres worn outer edges

Oil leak

Rear silencer holed and blowing slightly might be cause of emisions

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,744 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 84,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear flexi hoses startin to crack

Fail 7 Sep 2013 84,802 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear flexi hoses startin to crack

Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,864 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,565 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,947 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,215 miles

small hole in n/s inner cv boot.

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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X573 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X573 XBV, 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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X573 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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