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W138 GCW

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 GCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 134,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,806 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 127,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,557 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 118,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 109,255 miles

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

front discs excessively corroded

rear discs pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2010 109,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs excessively corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 105,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,621 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 90,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tryes

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,902 miles

o/s and n/s front tryes

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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W138 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W138 GCW, 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 W138 GCW registered?

W138 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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