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W793 ULF

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 ULF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 85,785 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,299 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,299 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,988 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 80,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,048 miles

Nearside rear arms slight play

Offside rear arms slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Indicator self cancel stiff. function ok.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres are feathered.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Indicator self cancel stiff. function ok.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres are feathered.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,464 miles

centre brake light not fitted.

hole in n/s reverse light lens.

hole n/s/f antiroll bar link joint boot.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,895 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,115 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 50,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,459 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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W793 ULF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W793 ULF, 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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W793 ULF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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