MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside inner constant velocity jont gaiter split
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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W251 UVJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W251 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 W251 UVJ registered?
W251 UVJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2000.
Is W251 UVJ safe to buy?
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