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W154 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,644 mi
Last recorded131,644 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 131,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 120,726 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 114,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,685 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,685 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,862 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2016 101,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed michelan 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 capless bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,523 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have uneven inner edge wear

slight wear in both rear upper suspension bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear in n/s/r and o/s/r top suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,721 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear to both rear upper suspension bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2013 86,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear to both rear upper suspension bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,696 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 60,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,044 miles

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

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

advise--both front wiper blades starting to split.

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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W154 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W154 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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W154 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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