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X296 JHG

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 JHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,168 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted over all sills obscuring inspection of outer sills.

Fail 2 Jul 2024 80,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted over all sills obscuring inspection of outer sills.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust detiorated

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,081 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

oil leak engine

rear trailing arm bushes weak and slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,644 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 1/5 inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts drop

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 77,940 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,918 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,272 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,217 miles

Handbrake efficiency reached, but nearside low

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,383 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,624 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,624 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers detiorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,475 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 48,314 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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X296 JHG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X296 JHG, 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 X296 JHG registered?

X296 JHG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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