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X841 NFC

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,412 mi
Last recorded214,412 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX841 NFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 214,412 miles

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

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 214,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 194,348 miles

Both sides sills covers fitted.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 194,348 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both sides sills covers fitted.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 184,203 miles

both front lower arms corroded.

oil leaks.

slight play in rear hubs.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 184,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 9 Feb 2013 175,917 miles

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

engine light on in dash

exhaust tail box corroded, mounting brackets rusted away,exhaust is supported

oil leak engine

Pass 11 Feb 2012 161,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs showing first signs of wear

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2012 161,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs showing first signs of wear

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 150,881 miles

both front lower suspension arms very heavily corroded ( advise replacement )

heavy oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2011 150,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower suspension arms very heavily corroded ( advise replacement )

heavy oil leak

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 137,237 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing unevenly and distorting on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 18 Feb 2009 125,411 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 109,704 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 95,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 80,582 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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X841 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X841 NFC, 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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X841 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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