MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust System Rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil Leak
Tested In Wet Conditions
Exhaust System Rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil Leak
Tested In Wet Conditions
both headlamps chipped
drivers seat belt starting to fray on edges
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
oil leak
sill covers fitted
tested when wet
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both headlamps chipped
drivers seat belt starting to fray on edges
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
oil leak
sill covers fitted
tested when wet
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both headlight glass lens have slight damage.
nearside front tyre,outer wall has slight damage.
rear exhaust silencer is corroding,and one of three,rubber mounts are missing.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front headlight glass lens have minor damage and moisture inside units
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front headlamps chipped
nearside front anti-roll bar link rod gaitor clip popped off
oil leak
wipers slightly smeary
exhaust rusty
n/s front anti roll bar link rod rubber worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W239 UVJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 W239 UVJ, 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 W239 UVJ registered?
W239 UVJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 2000.
Is W239 UVJ safe to buy?
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