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C15 LMS

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 LMS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 93,556 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,076 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 88,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 82,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 82,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,856 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 77,316 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 77,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,897 miles

nearside hand- brake percentage low

Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,548 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,552 miles

rear exhaust box slighty deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,949 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,090 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,054 miles

slight cracks nearside and offside rear tyre side walls

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,415 miles

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

slight cracks nearside and offside rear tyre side walls

Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,415 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight cracks nearside and offside rear tyre side walls

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,144 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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C15 LMS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C15 LMS, 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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C15 LMS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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