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W483 JNF

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,813 mi
Last recorded158,813 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 JNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 158,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2012 154,793 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 148,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 148,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 138,547 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 138,547 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 129,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 118,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 118,677 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 112,717 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 112,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 100,764 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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W483 JNF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W483 JNF, 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 W483 JNF registered?

W483 JNF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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