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X696 ECE

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,047 mi
Last recorded169,047 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 ECE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 169,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 169,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 161,093 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 161,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 156,516 miles

rear exhaust box corroded at join to middle section.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 146,174 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,489 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 142,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,871 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 137,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers sun visor taped up

Pass 12 Jul 2013 130,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 130,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,035 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,113 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,431 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 59,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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X696 ECE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X696 ECE, 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 X696 ECE registered?

X696 ECE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X696 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 ECE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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