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V762 JKE

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,763 mi
Last recorded143,763 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 JKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 143,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine warning light on

heavy cracking in near side rear tyre tread.

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

rear seat base has been removed.

rear seat belt catch covers broken.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 138,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 138,236 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,812 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 126,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,141 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 120,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 113,544 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Fail 4 Mar 2009 113,544 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Pass 29 Feb 2008 107,761 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk cover damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2008 107,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

centre rear seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,384 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,456 miles

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

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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V762 JKE is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V762 JKE, 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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V762 JKE is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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