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W143 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,184 mi
Last recorded129,184 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 129,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,890 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 118,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 118,076 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 118,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,453 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 108,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 100,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 95,971 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,513 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,730 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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W143 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W143 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 W143 VGO registered?

W143 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W143 VGO safe to buy?

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