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X809 RHS

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,713 mi
Last recorded132,713 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX809 RHS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 132,713 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,756 miles

EML on

Exhaust tail box baffles rattle

Exhaust tail box outer skin rusted

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 130,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail box baffles rattle

Exhaust tail box outer skin rusted

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 127,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose and insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2009 112,514 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,498 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 95,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,620 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

wiper blades starting to perish.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 79,620 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting thin.

wiper blades starting to perish.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,635 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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X809 RHS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X809 RHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X809 RHS?

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What year was X809 RHS registered?

X809 RHS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X809 RHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X809 RHS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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