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J70 JTN

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

178,527 mi
Last recorded178,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 JTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 178,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shocker lock nuts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan at Gromit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 173,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 168,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti roll bar mounting bracket deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 164,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre floor drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 160,638 miles

Both brake cable locking device missing, return spring

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 158,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 155,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 149,798 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge, stepped tread design and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 144,563 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 137,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 131,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,895 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,698 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,698 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,279 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 83,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 73,532 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,839 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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J70 JTN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 J70 JTN, 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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J70 JTN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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