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V483 LGH

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,400 miles

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre perishing due to age

advise neraside front window not closed

advise no oil on dip stick

Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,400 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre perishing due to age

advise neraside front window not closed

advise no oil on dip stick

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 7 Oct 2013 103,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,015 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 99,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in rear rose bearings

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 93,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,393 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 84,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,641 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 73,448 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,465 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 60,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2006 52,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,243 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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V483 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V483 LGH, 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 V483 LGH registered?

V483 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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