MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust detiorated
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Handbrake efficiency reached, but nearside low
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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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X296 JHG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2000.
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