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X295 JSU

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,846 mi
Last recorded147,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX295 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 147,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 140,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 140,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 136,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 136,059 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2009 131,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 131,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 121,865 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 121,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 109,640 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 97,037 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 96,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag lamp on

nearside front wing damaged plastic edge protruding

slight seep at rack union

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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X295 JSU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X295 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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What year was X295 JSU registered?

X295 JSU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X295 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X295 JSU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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