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W787 ULW

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,593 mi
Last recorded161,593 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 ULW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 161,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 161,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 106,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 106,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,616 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 86,616 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 80,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

parking brake lever travel just acceptable

rear tyres wearing low

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 4 Dec 2006 64,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r suspension upper mount bush has slight play, just acceptable.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,623 miles

o/s/r suspension upper mount bush has slight play, just acceptable.

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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W787 ULW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W787 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W787 ULW registered?

W787 ULW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W787 ULW safe to buy?

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