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X869 USX

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 USX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front fog light missing

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 113,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front fog light missing

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,077 miles

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm. n/s/f inner cv gaitor slight wear. front discs slight wear. rear back box surface rust. rear brake pipes slight surface rust. front tyres worn on inner edges & battery insecure.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 110,077 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm. n/s/f inner cv gaitor slight wear. front discs slight wear. rear back box surface rust. rear brake pipes slight surface rust. front tyres worn on inner edges & battery insecure.

Pass 12 May 2011 107,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,043 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

high level brake light partially innop

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

part worn tyres fitted for retest

rear shock absorber casings corroding

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 15 Apr 2010 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

high level brake light partially innop

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

rear shock absorber casings corroding

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2009 87,182 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 82,468 miles

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

engine oil leak from offside going on to wish bornside

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,711 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak from of side of engine on to sur leg

Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,542 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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X869 USX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X869 USX, 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 X869 USX registered?

X869 USX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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