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W266 ULK

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,987 mi
Last recorded85,987 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 ULK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 85,987 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 85,987 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,292 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,290 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 18 Apr 2009 64,363 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,558 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,968 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W266 ULK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W266 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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What year was W266 ULK registered?

W266 ULK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W266 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 ULK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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