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X577 NUB

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,769 mi
Last recorded170,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX577 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 170,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2014 170,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

both parking brake return springs missing at wheel

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 155,453 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 133,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2012 133,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,810 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 105,804 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)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 105,639 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVICE = osr tyre out of shape and bald on edges

front discs lipped & in poor condition / heavy exhaust corrosion / signs of blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,757 miles

advise that the front discs are lipped

Fail 18 Mar 2010 99,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise that the front discs are lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise that the o/s/r inner tail light flickered when tapped

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,629 miles

all tyre pressures low when presented

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,648 miles

rear view mirror slightly loose.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 60,500 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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X577 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X577 NUB, 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 X577 NUB registered?

X577 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X577 NUB safe to buy?

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