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X705 HRD

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,192 mi
Last recorded134,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 HRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 134,192 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 134,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,608 miles

gearbox has clutch slip

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2020 125,566 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox has clutch slip

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 113,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,507 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,886 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 64,401 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 53,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 44,514 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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X705 HRD is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X705 HRD, 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 X705 HRD registered?

X705 HRD is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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