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X709 AWG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,681 mi
Last recorded90,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 AWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,681 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,790 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,060 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 84,060 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,988 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,530 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 81,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,562 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,143 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking around outer shoulders

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,059 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,898 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,505 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,356 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,031 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,789 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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X709 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X709 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X709 AWG?

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What year was X709 AWG registered?

X709 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X709 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X709 AWG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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