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X776 ACJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,649 mi
Last recorded216,649 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 ACJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 216,649 miles

2x Front Fog Lamp Lenses Broken

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil Level on Minimum

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 205,939 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 195,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 182,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre low

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

centre/high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2008 164,964 miles

Oil leak

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

front wipers smearing slightly/front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2008 164,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front wipers smearing slightly/front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2007 150,942 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake pads 60-70% worn

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 12 Oct 2006 137,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 113,323 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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X776 ACJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X776 ACJ, 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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X776 ACJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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