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V842 JBO

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,751 mi
Last recorded86,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,751 miles

Fresh nearside panel damage

Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2011 86,751 miles

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

Fresh nearside panel damage

Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,437 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Pass 6 May 2009 82,597 miles

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 6 May 2009 82,597 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 9 May 2008 77,929 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2008 77,927 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 73,101 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 73,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V842 JBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V842 JBO, 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 V842 JBO registered?

V842 JBO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V842 JBO safe to buy?

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