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W195 UMV

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 UMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,002 miles

1 off 2 inner sidelight inop

Oil leak

tail gate secured in a closed possition not locked

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,372 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,747 miles

Nearside outer handbrake cable badly split and corroded/bulged

Nearside rear outer light lens cracked

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 111,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside outer handbrake cable badly split and corroded/bulged

Nearside rear outer light lens cracked

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,812 miles

2 additional chips in the windscreen outside of swept area

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

n/s handbrake cable swollen, but not adversely affecting the handbrake operation

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,368 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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W195 UMV is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W195 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 W195 UMV registered?

W195 UMV is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W195 UMV safe to buy?

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