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X961 EKJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 92,893 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 92,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining not attached to pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 90,854 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms badly corroded along with other front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread area especially the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 14 May 2025 90,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms badly corroded along with other front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in tread area especially the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 24 May 2024 88,853 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both front tyres cracked in tread

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch lower lip

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2023 87,607 miles

both front lower suspension arms rusty

both front tyres cracking in tread

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch lower lip

nearside door mirror unit slightly loose

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2022 85,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 85,961 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 83,617 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 83,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2020 82,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge and tyre perishing in tread

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2019 79,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2018 74,769 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2017 72,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 64,481 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

Fail 21 May 2016 64,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner brake pad worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,873 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,599 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,727 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,270 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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X961 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X961 EKJ, 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

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What year was X961 EKJ registered?

X961 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X961 EKJ safe to buy?

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