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W383 HJO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,255 mi
Last recorded143,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 HJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 143,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 142,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 138,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 138,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,170 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 134,170 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,101 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 130,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 120,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,006 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 108,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,729 miles

air bag light on

warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2012 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag light on

warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,788 miles

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

Oil leak

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,393 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 58,410 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 58,410 miles

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

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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W383 HJO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W383 HJO, 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 W383 HJO registered?

W383 HJO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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