MOT Status
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100,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody corrsion
Exhaust system corroded.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (all round). (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Widespread corrosion of vehicle underside.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Creeping. (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Seeping fluid. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working Working spasmodically. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroded.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (all round). (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Widespread corrosion of vehicle underside.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre rear seat belt slow to retract
rear wiper blade split
rear wiper blade split
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V287 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 V287 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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V287 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.
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