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W176 UMV

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 UMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 161,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 156,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 150,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 142,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 134,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

both front wipers poor

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 119,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,295 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 112,294 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,059 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 71,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,853 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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W176 UMV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W176 UMV, 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 W176 UMV registered?

W176 UMV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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