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X266 UMA

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 UMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed sections of brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inner surface of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 22 Nov 2021 153,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link brake pipe between flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe between flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 153,041 miles

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire tank mounting straps broken fuel tank resting on rear anti roll bar and exhaust system (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link brake pipe between flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe between flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 149,468 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged not affecting operation

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 144,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust poor condition

handbrake effort only just met minimum requirements

Fail 23 Nov 2019 144,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust poor condition

handbrake effort only just met minimum requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2018 136,185 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,048 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check condition of sills due to fitted covers

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,100 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 119,382 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 115,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front lower arms rusted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,719 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

font number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,520 miles

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

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

both front wipers torn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 102,509 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers torn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,269 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front registration plate damaged

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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X266 UMA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X266 UMA, 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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X266 UMA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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