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W853 URK

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,789 mi
Last recorded111,789 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 URK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,789 miles

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

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

all tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 111,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,709 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2014 100,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,258 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,258 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W853 URK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W853 URK, 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 W853 URK registered?

W853 URK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W853 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 URK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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