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X947 OAG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,532 mi
Last recorded65,532 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 58,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar 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)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,778 miles

front bumper damaged

offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,408 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims poor due to lens protectors fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,408 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims poor due to lens protectors fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 42,847 miles

engine leaking oil, nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing, nearside rear handbrake arm has little movement, front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,441 miles

centre exhaust heat shield inscure, engine leaking oil, both rear brake hose and front to rear brake pipe ferrals corroded and close to failure, rear exhaust box corroded, rear pads low

Fail 12 Mar 2012 35,441 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust heat shield inscure, engine leaking oil, both rear brake hose and front to rear brake pipe ferrals corroded and close to failure, rear exhaust box corroded, rear pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,594 miles

front bumper damaged, rear brake pipe ferrals corroded, rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,594 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damaged, rear brake pipe ferrals corroded, rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,650 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

off side door mirror glass is broken, rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,705 miles

near side wiper blade worn; off side door mirror glass broken; oil leak engine; front and rear brake hoses ferrals corroded; exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,097 miles

driver door mirror glass broken

Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,457 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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X947 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X947 OAG, 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 X947 OAG registered?

X947 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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