MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)
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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passengers side wiper blade starting to split
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passengers side wiper blade starting to split
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X78 LUY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 X78 LUY, 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 X78 LUY registered?
X78 LUY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2000.
Is X78 LUY safe to buy?
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