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V842 LJB

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,244 mi
Last recorded111,244 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 111,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subfame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 111,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system underbody leaking from within a retaining clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody pipes within the retaining clips corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subfame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bearring unable to be tested(brake binding)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,764 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,578 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 108,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 103,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,966 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,333 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 92,333 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Both rear tyre treads are perished/cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,695 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 88,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,110 miles

noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,317 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 67,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,552 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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V842 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V842 LJB, 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 LJB registered?

V842 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V842 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V842 LJB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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