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X842 JEC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,753 mi
Last recorded95,753 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 JEC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 95,753 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 95,737 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn innertread will need attention soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 92,434 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn innertread will need attention soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,058 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,646 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,936 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,318 miles

engine warning light on

front wiper blades smearing

rear brake disc worn & rusty & lipped

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light on

front wiper blades smearing

rear brake disc worn & rusty & lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,177 miles

exhaust back box top outer skin peeling

front brake discs corroding and lipped

n/s/f tyre shows kerbing to outer sidewall 215/55/ZR16W

Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box top outer skin peeling

front brake discs corroding and lipped

n/s/f tyre shows kerbing to outer sidewall 215/55/ZR16W

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,577 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 57,577 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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X842 JEC 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 55.6%.

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 X842 JEC, 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 X842 JEC registered?

X842 JEC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X842 JEC safe to buy?

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