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X695 HJM

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

158,374 mi
Last recorded158,374 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX695 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 158,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 155,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2023 152,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022 149,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 145,912 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 143,413 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 140,143 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,558 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,591 miles

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

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,171 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 108,416 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,334 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 80,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 71,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 66,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 60,689 miles

Nearside Front 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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X695 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X695 HJM, 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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X695 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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