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W848 ULR

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 ULR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,287 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 134,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,473 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,703 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 125,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,384 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 120,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 103,523 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 103,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 64,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,305 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 59,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,993 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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W848 ULR is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W848 ULR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W848 ULR registered?

W848 ULR is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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