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X64 YHO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

424,867 mi
Last recorded424,867 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX64 YHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 424,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak from nearside of radiator

Fail 17 Apr 2018 424,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak from nearside of radiator

Pass 29 Mar 2017 410,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 410,015 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 393,907 miles

bonnet struts weak

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 393,906 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet struts weak

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has cuts in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 375,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2015 375,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 363,062 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 349,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2012 330,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 330,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 312,325 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 312,325 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 296,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

r/o/s number plate light dim

Fail 12 Apr 2010 296,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

r/o/s number plate light dim

Pass 15 Apr 2009 282,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 282,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 259,707 miles

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

offside rear door damaged but has no sharp edges

Fail 28 Feb 2008 259,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X64 YHO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X64 YHO, 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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X64 YHO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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