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W283 ULK

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 ULK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,146 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s front sub frame rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 121,964 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 117,709 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,304 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 101,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 97,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,400 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 80,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,441 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,746 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 73,746 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 58,216 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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W283 ULK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W283 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 W283 ULK registered?

W283 ULK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W283 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 ULK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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