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X787 JLK

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX787 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 99,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,141 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 94,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 79,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,881 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,623 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,847 miles

front brake imbalance on limits

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering pipe slight leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,067 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,301 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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X787 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X787 JLK, 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

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What year was X787 JLK registered?

X787 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X787 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X787 JLK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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