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W641 ULT

2000 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE110,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW641 ULT
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2022 140,551 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroding / weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2021 139,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,776 miles

chip on o/s headlight / slight play in n/s/f roll bar D bush / oil leak / rear ox corroding / slight corrosion on rear springs

Fail 25 Oct 2017 125,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip on o/s headlight / slight play in n/s/f roll bar D bush / oil leak / rear ox corroding / slight corrosion on rear springs

Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,045 miles

chip on o/s headlight / slight play in front drop links / rear box in poor cond /

oil lek / slight corrosion on rear springs

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,331 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES OF FRONT TYRES / REAR BOX CORRODING / BAD OIL LEAKS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,905 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2,2MM / REAR BOX CORRODING BAD BUT NOT BLOWING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ROLL BAR BUSHES / SILL COVERS FITTED / OIL LEAKS

Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,905 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE 2,2MM / REAR BOX CORRODING BAD BUT NOT BLOWING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ROLL BAR BUSHES / SILL COVERS FITTED / OIL LEAKS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,751 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 96,602 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,033 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 90,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,946 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates condition

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,283 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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W641 ULT is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,101 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W641 ULT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W641 ULT registered?

W641 ULT is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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