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X797 HJB

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 HJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 145,742 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 129,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer/inner sill corroded

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 123,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear outer/inner sill corroded

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,274 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 117,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking Main ABS unit (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,356 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 101,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2018 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,552 miles

Rear exhaust corroded but no leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,444 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,659 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,462 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,668 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes release unevenly

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,559 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,392 miles

both front tyres starting to get low + slight outer shoulder wear

rear silencer starting to corrode

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,148 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,125 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 HJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 X797 HJB, 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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X797 HJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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