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X952 EGH

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX952 EGH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,065 miles

EML ON

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor pan corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mount broken

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center and rear boxes corroded

front tyres cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread font and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread font and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,801 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine diagnostic warning light displayed

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and seperating

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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

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

engine management lamp on

n/s/r tyre feathering on inside

rear box corroded

stickers on windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,730 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,619 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 81,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,578 miles

Offside 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)

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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X952 EGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X952 EGH, 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 X952 EGH registered?

X952 EGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X952 EGH safe to buy?

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