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X608 NUB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,544 mi
Last recorded157,544 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 157,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed and corroded at rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well behind shocker at mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed and corroded at rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting point for subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting point of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well behind shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hole in middle of floor due to corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air box insecure

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 156,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air box insecure

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2020 156,085 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure return spring (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 155,225 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency only just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter and connections corroded but not leaking under pressure

Fail 8 May 2019 155,225 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency only just met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter and connections corroded but not leaking under pressure

Pass 8 May 2018 154,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel filter ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking under pressure when ignition off

Pass 11 May 2017 153,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

corroded fuel filter but not leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2016 153,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

all 4 brake discs pitted on outer surfaces

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle fitted with sill covers which prevent sill inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2015 152,175 miles

advise oil leakage engine area

Fail 28 Apr 2015 152,174 miles

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

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

advise oil leakage engine area

Pass 28 Apr 2014 150,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 145,977 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 145,975 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 140,234 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 140,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear section exhaust deteriorated but not such a condition thats leaking gases

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 125,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 123,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 108,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 100,577 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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X608 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X608 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.

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X608 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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