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X283 JSU

2000 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 131,995 miles

o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arm bushes have slight free play

o/s track rod has slight free play

Fail 17 Nov 2012 131,995 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arm bushes have slight free play

o/s track rod has slight free play

Pass 8 Dec 2011 125,264 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 125,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,597 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 115,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 108,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 102,359 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 102,359 miles

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

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

ADVISE EXHAUST BACK BOX DETERIATED.

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT BROKEN.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT INSECURE.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,924 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 101,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,972 miles

n/s/f lower driving lamp lens broken

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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X283 JSU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X283 JSU, 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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X283 JSU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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