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W835 ULF

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,303 mi
Last recorded85,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 ULF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tire has chunks of rubber missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake fluid very dark ,but not contaminated

Fail 19 Jun 2019 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tire has chunks of rubber missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake fluid very dark ,but not contaminated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,090 miles

EXHAUST KNOCKING

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,602 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn / exaust knocking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 79,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn / exaust knocking

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,333 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 62,342 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 54,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,373 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,373 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 45,171 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 45,170 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,283 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,279 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

handbrake snatching slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,593 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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W835 ULF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W835 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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W835 ULF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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