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X866 EER

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,584 mi
Last recorded165,584 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX866 EER
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 165,584 miles

Nearside Rear Floorpan corroded

Offside Rear Floorpan corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 154,176 miles

Nearside Front lamp cracked

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

nearside and offside rear floor corroded and holed

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer bracket snapped

Fail 21 Oct 2015 154,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front lamp cracked

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

nearside and offside rear floor corroded and holed

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer bracket snapped

Pass 7 Oct 2014 147,669 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Oct 2013 141,798 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 22 Oct 2013 141,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 25 Oct 2012 136,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,455 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 124,904 miles

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 2 Nov 2009 119,691 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 119,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 112,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2008 112,699 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2007 106,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 97,334 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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X866 EER is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 X866 EER, 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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What year was X866 EER registered?

X866 EER is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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