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X551 JCS

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,195 mi
Last recorded80,195 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 JCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,195 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure Advise attention

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,488 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,875 miles

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

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

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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X551 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X551 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X551 JCS?

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What year was X551 JCS registered?

X551 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X551 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 JCS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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