MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,314 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust middle section deteriorated
exhaust rear box deteriorated
nearside front tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust middle section deteriorated
exhaust rear box deteriorated
nearside front tyre outer edge worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
screen wash bottle cap missing
timing chain noisey
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust heat shield loose / insecure
screen wash bottle cap missing
timing chain noisey
Front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod worn.
Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge.(tread good)
Offside rear tyre 2.5mm,worn on inner edge.(225/45/17W)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front fog lamp damaged
rear brake discs poor condition & nearside rear pads around 2mm
timing chain noisy
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front pads low
rear discs corroding on edges
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front pads low
rear discs corroding on edges
rear exhaust box corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V478 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V478 DGC, 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 V478 DGC registered?
V478 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 2000.
Is V478 DGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V478 DGC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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