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X956 VJK

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 VJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 72,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 72,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,288 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,410 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,286 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,763 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,083 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 45,877 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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X956 VJK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X956 VJK, 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 X956 VJK registered?

X956 VJK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X956 VJK safe to buy?

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