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J7 BBL

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,093 mi
Last recorded84,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 84,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 79,143 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

suspension mounts and components corroded

windscreen washers weak

Pass 5 May 2022 72,069 miles

Front and Rear suspension assemblies corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,047 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,151 miles

Brake hoses ferrules corroded

Rear tyres worn unevenly and close to legal limit

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 17 Nov 2017 59,151 miles

Brake hoses ferrules corroded

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly and close to legal limit

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,491 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Engine management light on

Flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,934 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,407 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edges

front tyres slightly perished and wearing slightly on inside edges

parking brake has a highly uneven application

Fail 8 Nov 2012 32,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edges

front tyres slightly perished and wearing slightly on inside edges

parking brake has a highly uneven application

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,380 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 32,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,515 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,075 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,616 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,003 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)

both front tyres worn on edge recomend replacement

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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J7 BBL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J7 BBL, 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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J7 BBL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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