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W818 UDP

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,126 mi
Last recorded145,126 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 UDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 145,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 135,625 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt rolled too tight (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort n/s (40kg/160kg) (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone "B" < 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 125,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,712 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2016 121,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 117,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded and hanger broken off

Pass 11 Jun 2015 117,916 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and hanger broken off

Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,711 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heavily corroded & mounting broken

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,039 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,250 miles

Exhaust system corroded & weak

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,156 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,409 miles

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

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

centre washer jet partially blocked

Fail 22 May 2009 96,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 May 2008 94,215 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,918 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,198 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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W818 UDP is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W818 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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W818 UDP is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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