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W176 VGK

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,500 mi
Last recorded103,500 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 VGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,615 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,735 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,807 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 86,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,317 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 80,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s inner cv gaiter split

n/s/r tyre low,oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,276 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter split

n/s/r tyre low,oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2006 75,685 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre bald on edge.front subframe bushes contaminated with oil.n/s/r tyre going out of shape.handbrakes snatch on

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,685 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edge.front subframe bushes contaminated with oil.n/s/r tyre going out of shape.handbrakes snatch on

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,789 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 72,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 67,290 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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W176 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W176 VGK, 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 W176 VGK registered?

W176 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W176 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 VGK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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