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XNX 1

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,933 mi
Last recorded92,933 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNX 1
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,933 miles

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

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

surface corrosion all over all suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 91,471 miles

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,886 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,463 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

surface corrosion over suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,373 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,373 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,595 miles

Display messages for alarm service & coolant level (Level Appears OK)

Engine Oil Leaks.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wishbone bushes have play.

Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Middle & Rear Exhaust Corroded.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle / trailing arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play.

Rear hub carrier bushes / pins have slight play.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front lower suspension arms, outer ball joints have lift, Slight. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 53,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Display messages for alarm service & coolant level (Level Appears OK)

Engine Oil Leaks.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wishbone bushes have play.

Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Middle & Rear Exhaust Corroded.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle / trailing arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play.

Rear hub carrier bushes / pins have slight play.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front lower suspension arms, outer ball joints have lift, Slight. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,383 miles

215-55-16 Front Tyres Worn Low.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust & Brake pipes general corrosion.

Front subframe rear bushes slight play.

Nearside mirror lense minor damage.

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

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

Rear hub carrier bushes slight play.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes corroded, general surface.

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Non mandatory mirror damaged.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,779 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Slight oil leak from underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,910 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,064 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,567 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer layer starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer layer starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,873 miles

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)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F DOOR MIRROW GLASS

Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,721 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 35,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XNX 1 is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XNX 1, 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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XNX 1 is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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