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X338 JSU

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,076 mi
Last recorded113,076 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2012 113,076 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front tyre walls starting to split

Fail 13 Dec 2012 113,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre walls starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,773 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 19 Dec 2010 110,059 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 110,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag lamp on

o/s/r disc rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,449 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 107,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 105,113 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 105,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2007 92,732 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

floor heatshield insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2007 92,537 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

floor heatshield insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 72,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 72,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,920 miles

front tyres worn outside edges advise front brake pads to be checked wearing thin

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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X338 JSU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X338 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 X338 JSU registered?

X338 JSU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X338 JSU safe to buy?

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