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X994 EKX

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,488 mi
Last recorded194,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX994 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 194,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all exhaust corroded not yet blowing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 190,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 184,375 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 179,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 175,185 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 175,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 169,492 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 165,349 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 165,349 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 158,938 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 158,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 148,176 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 140,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 130,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 119,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 119,441 miles

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front 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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X994 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X994 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X994 EKX registered?

X994 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X994 EKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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