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W801 ULF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 ULF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,368 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres are old and perished

car has been completely wrapped

Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,368 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres are old and perished

car has been completely wrapped

Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads rear worn low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front on 14psi

engine has an oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,533 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion nearside rear floor

Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 117,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,031 miles

Oil leak

bonnet stay hydraulics defective

flexible fuel cap fitted

staining on fuel tank but no obvious leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2013 115,031 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay hydraulics defective

flexible fuel cap fitted

staining on fuel tank but no obvious leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,615 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 90,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

Fail 6 Aug 2009 90,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,092 miles

Oil leak

centre rear brake light not fully illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,497 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2006 67,982 miles

Oil leak

flexi brake pipe starting to crack

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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W801 ULF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W801 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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What year was W801 ULF registered?

W801 ULF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W801 ULF safe to buy?

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