MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust poor condition
handbrake effort only just met minimum requirements
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
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
font number plate cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wipers torn
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
centre and rear exhaust corroded
front registration plate damaged
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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