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X693 AWG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 AWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,225 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

surface rust to front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,581 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

check engine light on

engine crank breather hose on cam cover split/damaged

offside front foglight insecure - beam aims high

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,618 miles

Both wipers deteriorated

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both wipers deteriorated

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,278 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,168 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 46,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,675 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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X693 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X693 AWG, 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 X693 AWG registered?

X693 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X693 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X693 AWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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