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X608 EGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,795 mi
Last recorded114,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,795 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer very rusty

steering lock not working

Fail 16 Jan 2020 114,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer very rusty

steering lock not working

Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,396 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,291 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,913 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system slighty deteriorated (outter skin)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system slighty deteriorated (outter skin)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box corroded

stone ship out of swept area

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,393 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system is rusty

off side and near side rear tyres are perished

slight movement on off side and near side rear hubs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,876 miles

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

rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 79,044 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE

SMALL CHIP ON OFF SIDE FRONT WINDSREEN

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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X608 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X608 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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X608 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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