MOT Status
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127,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wishbone bush perished
both rear tyres perished with age in tread
n/s/r and n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall not to cords
oil level on min
Nearside Front Slight tear in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or expose cords
Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
Oil leak minor - from crank pulley seal ()
Belt Squeal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil Leak rear of engine
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust bracket cracked on rear silencer
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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W178 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 W178 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 W178 VGK registered?
W178 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W178 VGK safe to buy?
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