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X986 EKX

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,813 mi
Last recorded125,813 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,813 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 123,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,265 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 119,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut's on inside of tyre tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,051 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 112,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,826 miles

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

small splits and cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,693 miles

small splits in off side rear tyre not deep enough to see chords at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small splits in off side rear tyre not deep enough to see chords at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,269 miles

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,929 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills at time of test.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Fail 21 Oct 2009 91,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2008 86,305 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 83,001 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 72,649 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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X986 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X986 EKX, 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 X986 EKX registered?

X986 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X986 EKX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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