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X972 WOS

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 WOS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML illuminated

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

Offside Front Inner 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 from rear of engine ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 127,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement tyre catching body (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML illuminated

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

Offside Front Inner 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 from rear of engine ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 120,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 111,913 miles

eng oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 111,912 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

eng oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 105,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on dash

front brake pads low

fuel filter badly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2011 101,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s/r hand brake return springs missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2011 101,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s/r hand brake return springs missing

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 96,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 90,459 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 84,546 miles

REAR BACK EXHAUST BOX HAS FRONT MOUNTING MISSING

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

Fail 19 May 2008 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 69,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 55,860 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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X972 WOS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X972 WOS, 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 X972 WOS registered?

X972 WOS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2000.

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