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V544 JMA

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 JMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 118,942 miles

engine oil leak

middle seat belt retainer case missing

offside rear lense cracked

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

rear pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2011 118,933 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

middle seat belt retainer case missing

offside rear lense cracked

rear pads low

Pass 1 May 2010 113,062 miles

o/s mirror damage

n/s/f tyre slight cracks

Oil leak

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

rear seatbelt buckle damaged but working

slight corrosion o/s/r

Fail 30 Apr 2010 113,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracks

o/s mirror damage

rear seatbelt buckle damaged but working

slight corrosion o/s/r

Pass 28 Apr 2009 105,250 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 100,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt clasp cover missing

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2008 100,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt clasp cover missing

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,625 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 93,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

alloy wheels fitted to vehicle

centre rear seatbelt buckle cover insecure

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 87,424 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 87,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 87,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V544 JMA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V544 JMA, 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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V544 JMA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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