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X798 KBO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,940 mi
Last recorded144,940 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 KBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 144,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisey

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting bracket slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting bracket slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing / brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 19 Oct 2021 144,940 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded /suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not release belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded / suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisey

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting bracket slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting bracket slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing / brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 142,728 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear back box deteriorated / corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 142,728 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear back box deteriorated / corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Oct 2019 140,596 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Oct 2018 136,917 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 128,452 miles

heavy oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 124,462 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,403 miles

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

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

heavy oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,810 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,751 miles

back box corroded

drivers mirror glass damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2012 109,751 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

back box corroded

drivers mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,528 miles

back box corroded

centre brake light incomplete

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f cv gaitor leaking grease

o/s/r light lens emmits small amount of white light

oil leak

rear discs heavily worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,890 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 94,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside mirror damaged

one bulb out on the center brake light

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,615 miles

Drivers wing mirror glass cracked.

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

Offside rear side light lens cracked.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Drivers wing mirror glass cracked.

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

Offside rear side light lens cracked.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,370 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s dooor mirror glass

Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,933 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 62,933 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 54,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X798 KBO 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 64%.

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 X798 KBO, 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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X798 KBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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