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W215 ULH

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,343 mi
Last recorded257,343 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 ULH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 257,343 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 257,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 237,943 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 237,934 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 226,095 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 225,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 211,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule at mounting point to macpherson strut severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule at mounting to macpherson strut severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm to wheel hub void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 211,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint shaft has excessive up and down movement. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule at mounting point to macpherson strut severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule at mounting to macpherson strut severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort. Output = 82kg. Nearside = 196kg.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm to wheel hub void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake system has very little reserve travel.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 200,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Chassis and various other components covered in underseal limiting inspection.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 200,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Chassis and various other components covered in underseal limiting inspection.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has slight seepage of c.v joint grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort.

Pass 13 May 2019 194,095 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well holed /corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under driver floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under passenger floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch/boot floor central area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Radius arm top Bush slight play

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch /boot floor central area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Radius arm top Bush slight play

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

Fail 11 May 2019 194,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Security clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well holed /corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under driver floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under passenger floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch/boot floor central area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Radius arm top Bush slight play

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch /boot floor central area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Radius arm top Bush slight play

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

Pass 10 May 2018 189,843 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion At passenger floor rubber plug (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Silencer corroded on outer skin

Nearside Rear Silencer rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm and worn on inner edge and

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion At drivers floor rubber plug (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe from rack to pump (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 185,281 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipes at pump to rack (2.3.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Passenger floor at rubber plug (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective Splitting ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe In between rear Flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Driver floor at rubber plug (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 179,473 miles

Centre Exhaust pipe centre to rear silencer

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe corroded (pump to rack)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 173,451 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 102,499 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 169,352 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 162,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 162,676 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 157,485 miles

2x cracks to front windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to front sub-frame

corrosion to front whishbone arms

offside rear and nearside front discs pitted

p/a/s pipes corroded

slight play to both upper radius arm bushs

Pass 21 Dec 2010 151,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 145,324 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 145,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 140,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 136,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 125,036 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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W215 ULH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W215 ULH, 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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W215 ULH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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