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V288 LJB

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,320 mi
Last recorded175,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 175,320 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 168,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 156,652 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 139,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 116,683 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 116,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 112,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 109,599 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 103,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 103,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 96,769 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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V288 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V288 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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V288 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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