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X797 UFS

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 UFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 136,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Where attached to Mcpherson strut (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure At front part of seat base (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing Front part of seat base is insecure (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Where attached to Mcpherson strut (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Wheel well area as marked (6.6.6)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Brake fluid is dirty/deteriorated, this will soon become an Mot failure as on 20/05/2018

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.2.6)

Outer sills condition not checked due to covers being fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,913 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 115,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 105,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 105,026 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,835 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 85,835 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,031 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 78,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 71,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,409 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,403 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 UFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UFS, 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 UFS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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