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V283 LJB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,745 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 111,160 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 82,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,848 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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V283 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V283 LJB, 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 V283 LJB registered?

V283 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V283 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V283 LJB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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