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W188 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,749 mi
Last recorded137,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,749 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,475 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 105,539 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt locking device outer casing missing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 105,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear seat belt locking device outer casing missing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,555 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,555 miles

Sill covers fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,240 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,240 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,883 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,224 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 60,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,403 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,664 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2005 41,787 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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W188 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W188 WGF, 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 W188 WGF registered?

W188 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W188 WGF safe to buy?

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