MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
Oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED
WIPERS POOR CONDITION > NEW ADVISED
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear exhaust corroded
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
slight play in N/S/R top arm bush
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is X185 VNJ safe to buy?
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