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V408 JWK

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,389 mi
Last recorded147,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 JWK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 147,389 miles

air vacuum hose collapsing

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Jan 2025 147,320 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 11 Jan 2025 147,320 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative insecure.unable to test (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate slight loose

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 15 Dec 2023 147,254 miles

nearside rear floor corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear number plate slight loose

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Feb 2022 147,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 146,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and detteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 145,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 144,066 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 142,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 138,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,598 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 134,205 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 134,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 133,195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 127,020 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 127,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 118,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 112,526 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 112,522 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 107,090 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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V408 JWK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V408 JWK, 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 V408 JWK registered?

V408 JWK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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