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W179 UFA

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,117 mi
Last recorded129,117 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 UFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 129,117 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2018 129,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,571 miles

EML light is on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre is perished

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

Oil leak ()

Turbo disconnected

Fail 11 Jul 2017 125,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold joint (7.1.2)

EML light is on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre is perished

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

Oil leak ()

Turbo disconnected

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,687 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise on front exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,096 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,573 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 103,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,643 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

check engine warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,872 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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W179 UFA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W179 UFA, 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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W179 UFA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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