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X706 HNR

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,033 mi
Last recorded56,033 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 HNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 56,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 55,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 55,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cover loose and not returning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,475 miles

Central exhaust shield slightly loose

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,999 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 54,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 54,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,491 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,365 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front windscreen washers slow motor may need changing

offside front cv inner gaiter damp

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,438 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,127 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 39,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,619 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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X706 HNR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X706 HNR, 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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X706 HNR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2000.

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