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X611 EKR

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,389 mi
Last recorded125,389 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX611 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 125,389 miles

both front and rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

engine management light is on

long handbrake travel

slight play in n/s/r suspension upper bush

Fail 22 Feb 2011 125,387 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

engine management light is on

long handbrake travel

slight play in n/s/r suspension upper bush

Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,657 miles

offside rear tyre worn

windscreen scratched

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

advise strong offside front tyre close to limit

bad oil leak/smell of oil

eml illuminated on dash

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 26 Feb 2009 114,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight movement in nearside rear hub area

Pass 26 Feb 2009 114,511 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in nearside rear hub area

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,595 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE S JUST ON LIMIT REQUIRE IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

Fail 30 Jan 2008 107,595 miles

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

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE S JUST ON LIMIT REQUIRE IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

Pass 13 Feb 2007 101,418 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 101,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,047 miles

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

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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X611 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X611 EKR, 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 X611 EKR registered?

X611 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X611 EKR safe to buy?

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