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V284 LJB

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,181 mi
Last recorded179,181 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 179,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust manifold temporaily repaired

Pass 15 Dec 2008 169,915 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 169,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 158,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate slightly det.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 142,011 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 125,560 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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V284 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V284 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 V284 LJB registered?

V284 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V284 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V284 LJB shows 6 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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