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W387 HJO

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,805 mi
Last recorded148,805 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 HJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

mainfold bolts missing still secure!

rear shocks weeping!

Pass 6 Jul 2011 141,946 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 141,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 132,119 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 132,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r top hub bushes slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 113,892 miles

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

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 5 Jul 2007 103,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,403 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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W387 HJO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W387 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 W387 HJO registered?

W387 HJO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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