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X185 VNJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,828 mi
Last recorded110,828 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 VNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 110,828 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor pan (boot area) (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts in poor condition due to car being stood for over a year (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears in poor condition due to car being stood for over a year (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 110,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil pressure light on

Pass 31 Aug 2015 110,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil pressure light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,320 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

WIPERS POOR CONDITION > NEW ADVISED

Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 100,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,391 miles

slight play in N/S/R top arm bush

Fail 7 Feb 2009 79,391 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in N/S/R top arm bush

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,007 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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X185 VNJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X185 VNJ, 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 X185 VNJ registered?

X185 VNJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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