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X703 HJM

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,350 mi
Last recorded185,350 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 185,350 miles

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

Front gearbox/engine mount bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper and lower hub bushes/bearings worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside and o/s body damage

Offside sunvisor tied into off screen position

Rear One of three exhaust mount brackets corroded/broken

Fail 1 Dec 2016 185,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front gearbox/engine mount bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r upper and lower hub bushes/bearings worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and o/s body damage

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing/worn

Rear One of three exhaust mount brackets corroded/broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 180,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damage

Pass 27 Oct 2014 169,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 154,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,751 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 144,751 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 136,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 119,246 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 119,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 107,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,455 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,652 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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X703 HJM 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 80%.

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 X703 HJM, 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 X703 HJM registered?

X703 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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