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X618 EGN

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 109,791 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,578 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,577 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,535 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,602 miles

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

sill covers

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,607 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,384 miles

engine mil light on

slight paly both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 66,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,769 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,873 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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X618 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X618 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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What year was X618 EGN registered?

X618 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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