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W167 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 138,331 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 138,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 136,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 125,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,675 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 120,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,989 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,481 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 Feb 2008 76,269 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,209 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,565 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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W167 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W167 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 W167 VGO registered?

W167 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W167 VGO safe to buy?

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