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W808 UDP

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,091 mi
Last recorded159,091 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 UDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 159,091 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 158,716 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both condensated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 157,743 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 157,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 155,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 154,887 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 154,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 150,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 143,442 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 143,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 131,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 120,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 112,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 105,943 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 105,943 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,910 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wiper in poor condition

power steering pipe has a light misting of oil

unable to check rear seatbelt baby seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,459 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

wet test carried out

Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,661 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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W808 UDP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W808 UDP, 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 W808 UDP registered?

W808 UDP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W808 UDP safe to buy?

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