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W221 UAW

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,456 mi
Last recorded139,456 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 UAW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 139,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 129,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 118,978 miles

corrosion on front wishbones

Fail 18 Sep 2012 118,974 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on front wishbones

Fail 22 Sep 2011 109,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 109,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,406 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,660 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,943 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion,

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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W221 UAW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W221 UAW, 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 W221 UAW registered?

W221 UAW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W221 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 UAW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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