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W148 XGH

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 XGH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,535 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 21 Jul 2011 79,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 52,133 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,371 miles

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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 36,887 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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W148 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W148 XGH, 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 W148 XGH registered?

W148 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W148 XGH safe to buy?

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