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W197 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,528 mi
Last recorded154,528 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 154,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 154,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has badly worn on the outer and inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 142,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 130,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front n/s tyre has worn on the inner and outer edge

front wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 121,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advive n/s/r tyre on cuts on outer wall

air bag light on

anti-freeze level low

Fail 10 Sep 2012 112,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advive n/s/r tyre on cuts on outer wall

air bag light on

anti-freeze level low

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,554 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,180 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,233 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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W197 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W197 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 W197 WGF registered?

W197 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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