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X521 JCS

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 JCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin oil breather fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,590 miles

Exhaust System Corroded Throughout

Front Both Suspension Arms Corroded

Front Floors And Rear Suspension Mount Areas Corroded/Painted

MIL Illuminated Pre 01/07/2003

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,588 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded Throughout

Front Both Suspension Arms Corroded

Front Floors And Rear Suspension Mount Areas Corroded/Painted

MIL Illuminated Pre 01/07/2003

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,232 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL Illuminated pre 01/07/2003

Rear Exhaust mounting defective At Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,231 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Tyre Wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL Illuminated pre 01/07/2003

Rear Exhaust mounting defective At Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 103,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 103,124 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,558 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,572 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.139 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.31 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 582 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,811 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 69,811 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,179 miles

advise both front tyres sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,557 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 35,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 27,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,552 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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X521 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X521 JCS, 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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X521 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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