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W785 ULW

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,903 mi
Last recorded45,903 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 ULW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre old cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leaking [minor]

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,318 miles

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

power steering fluid seepage from pipe (rack to pump)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,718 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,528 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,290 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,036 miles

Oil leak PAS pressure hose to steering rack ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,036 miles

Oil leak PAS pressure hose to steering rack ()

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Hose fouling suspension strut and inner wing splash shield. Hose now repositioned. (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,042 miles

item removed from r.v mirror prior to test.

power steering pipe near rack slight mist of (oil)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread edge 215/45 ZR17 91W

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,305 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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W785 ULW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W785 ULW, 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 W785 ULW registered?

W785 ULW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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