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W165 UBV

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,565 mi
Last recorded106,565 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 UBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 106,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 103,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,865 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,022 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,801 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 56,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005
Pass 2 Aug 2005 50,868 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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W165 UBV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W165 UBV, 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 W165 UBV registered?

W165 UBV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W165 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 UBV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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