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X797 AAV

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 AAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,998 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cuts to nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2013 113,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 107,826 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 107,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,097 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,097 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,067 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,264 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,494 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 67,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 59,657 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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X797 AAV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X797 AAV, 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 X797 AAV registered?

X797 AAV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X797 AAV safe to buy?

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