MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
bonnet stay clip offside missing
front discs pitted slightly
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
back box outer comming apart
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W161 DGU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 W161 DGU, 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 W161 DGU registered?
W161 DGU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W161 DGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W161 DGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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