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W159 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,757 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 77,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DOWN TO 2/3 mm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,825 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Sep 2008 63,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,059 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 60,059 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,259 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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W159 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W159 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 W159 VGO registered?

W159 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W159 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 VGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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