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W284 TJH

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,552 mi
Last recorded108,552 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 TJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under vehicle covered by substance, brake pipes sills subframe & fuel pipes covered by substance

Fail 8 Oct 2024 108,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all under vehicle covered by substance, brake pipes sills subframe & fuel pipes covered by substance

Pass 5 May 2022 106,575 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 106,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 101,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 76,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,963 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,961 miles

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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 4 Apr 2016 64,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,314 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,897 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shoulder wear nearside front tyre.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,532 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,156 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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W284 TJH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W284 TJH, 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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W284 TJH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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