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W199 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 95,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,604 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,119 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 84,998 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,794 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 72,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,261 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 61,261 miles

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

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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W199 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W199 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 W199 WGF registered?

W199 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W199 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 WGF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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