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W174 GOX

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,137 mi
Last recorded141,137 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 GOX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,137 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 141,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,682 miles

Front Brake performance slightly uneven during rate of decrease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlight wiper does not stop correct position - light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks forming on outer wall and has slight uneven wear

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

Offside Mirror unit has slight movement

Oil leak Slight ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 133,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake performance slightly uneven during rate of decrease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight wiper does not stop correct position - light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks forming on outer wall and has slight uneven wear

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

Offside Mirror unit has slight movement

Oil leak Slight ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 132,159 miles

Front brake pads and discs are worn

Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake pads and discs are worn

Oil level min

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,880 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)

check offside rear hand brake

Fail 20 Aug 2015 128,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

check offside rear hand brake

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,126 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 124,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 86,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 85,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,258 miles

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

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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W174 GOX is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W174 GOX, 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 W174 GOX registered?

W174 GOX is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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