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V287 LJB

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,325 mi
Last recorded100,325 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,325 miles

general corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,491 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 90,448 miles

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.

Fail 7 May 2024 90,440 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 90,198 miles

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))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 90,157 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 90,157 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,101 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,620 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,222 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 88,379 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 87,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,548 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,397 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 83,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,745 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Dec 2008 80,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Dec 2007 78,377 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 73,475 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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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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What year was V287 LJB registered?

V287 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V287 LJB safe to buy?

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