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V293 JTF

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,761 mi
Last recorded105,761 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 JTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

movement in nearside rear and offside rear hub suspension bushes

oil over engine

Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in rear suspension bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,952 miles

slight movement in nearside rear upper and lower suspension bushes

slight movement in offside rear upper and lower suspension bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,640 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,750 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 96,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 13 Nov 2009 93,307 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,469 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V293 JTF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V293 JTF, 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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V293 JTF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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