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X795 WRA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,134 mi
Last recorded163,134 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX795 WRA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 163,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 144,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 133,181 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear indorcators fading slightly

n/s front wiper torn

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limt

un able to fully inspect sill due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 124,021 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 123,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,791 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit and may soon require attention

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

oilo leak at rear of engine

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,577 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating.

slight oil leak at front of engine.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,520 miles

oil leak on engine

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leaks on engine

rear pads appear worn

unable to check sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,016 miles

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorating

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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X795 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X795 WRA, 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 X795 WRA registered?

X795 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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