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W889 JVV

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,247 mi
Last recorded121,247 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 JVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 121,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

All coil springs corroded

Floor pans corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,988 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,984 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 115,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 109,301 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 109,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 106,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 103,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,654 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,956 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 91,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 91,118 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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W889 JVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W889 JVV, 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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W889 JVV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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