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X674 AVN

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,302 mi
Last recorded149,302 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX674 AVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,302 miles

Both front and offside rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Engine management light on

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 149,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front and offside rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,521 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,715 miles

Coolant leak turbo area ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 134,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak turbo area ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,602 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust section corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 123,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust section corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,249 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,136 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,958 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,776 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,698 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,163 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,845 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,063 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 78,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 65,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,119 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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X674 AVN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 X674 AVN, 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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X674 AVN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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