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G11 BJW

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,223 mi
Last recorded153,223 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 BJW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 153,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 152,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 150,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 149,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,652 miles

exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 145,665 miles

exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 142,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box mounting broken off exhaust.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 142,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box mounting broken off exhaust.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 139,072 miles

exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 135,489 miles

exhaust back box mounting bracket missing on exhaust.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 132,395 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box mounting missing from exhaust.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 132,395 miles

exhaust back box mounting missing from exhaust.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 128,948 miles

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

exhaust back box mounting missing,from exhaust.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 117,870 miles

n/s/f tyre punctured.

Pass 9 Feb 2009
Pass 15 Feb 2008 109,435 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 109,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 105,716 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,292 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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G11 BJW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G11 BJW, 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 G11 BJW registered?

G11 BJW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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