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W142 GCC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 GCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,118 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,788 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,208 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 91,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,892 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,892 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,154 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 79,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,267 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,433 miles

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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W142 GCC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W142 GCC, 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 W142 GCC registered?

W142 GCC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W142 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W142 GCC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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