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W113 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW113 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,240 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 103,240 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,210 miles

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

Not able to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic sill covers fitted)

Not able to carry out full inspection of rear metal brake pipes (above fuel tank/rear subframe)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,210 miles

Not able to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic sill covers fitted)

Not able to carry out full inspection of rear metal brake pipes (above fuel tank/rear subframe)

e.m.l on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,764 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,264 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 54,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre showing signs of perishment

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,897 miles

brake hose ferrels corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre age cracking

water damage on both number plates

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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W113 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W113 VGO, 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 W113 VGO registered?

W113 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W113 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W113 VGO shows 12 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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