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W261 ULK

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,518 mi
Last recorded156,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 ULK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 153,965 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 153,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 145,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 139,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

edge worn offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 127,308 miles

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

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 6 Jul 2009 127,308 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 Jul 2008 119,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 91,155 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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W261 ULK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W261 ULK, 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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W261 ULK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W261 ULK safe to buy?

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