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X563 JCS

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,518 mi
Last recorded158,518 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX563 JCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 158,518 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 150,923 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 150,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring (3.4.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 141,593 miles

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

front antiroll bar D bushs slight play

front suspension arms advance corrosion

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension upper/lower bushs slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,659 miles

SLIGHT CRACK IN EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE CORROSION TO FLOOR PAN NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 13 Sep 2012 124,937 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front wishbone arms slight corrosion

n/s/o/s/r outer suspension arm bushs slight play

o/s/f/r tyres advance wear225/45R17

Fail 13 Sep 2012 124,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front wishbone arms slight corrosion

n/s/o/s/r outer suspension arm bushs slight play

o/s/f/r tyres advance wear225/45R17

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wishbones corrodded

n/s/o/s/r suspension upper/lower bushs slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2010 107,210 miles

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

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

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

rear service brake performance slight judder

rear suspension bushs slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,210 miles

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

rear service brake performance slight judder

rear suspension bushs slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 88,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 80,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,315 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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X563 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X563 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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What year was X563 JCS registered?

X563 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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