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V378 LFJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,176 mi
Last recorded189,176 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 LFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 189,176 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 189,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 185,493 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 185,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 178,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 171,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 165,783 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 159,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 153,173 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 143,588 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front foglamp insecure

offside front fog lamp cracked

offside front headlamp chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2013 143,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front foglamp insecure

offside front fog lamp cracked

offside front headlamp chipped

Pass 22 Nov 2012 128,946 miles

Front and rear pas pressure lines weeping oil

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 128,946 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All 4 rose bushes worn,Nearside lower arm bush is split badly also

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear pas pressure lines weeping oil

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,596 miles

slight play in both rear top arm bushes

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2011 121,596 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear top arm bushes

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 113,078 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs poor condition

o/s/f wiperblade slightly smeary

Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,999 miles

Chip in n/s/f headlamp lens

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,963 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,562 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 77,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear lower arm bushes not fitted correctly however bushes are torn also

both rear tyres feathered on edges nearside more so

each wheel has one incorrect bolt fitted new required

nearside headlamp glass chipped

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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V378 LFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V378 LFJ, 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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V378 LFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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