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W216 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,082 mi
Last recorded107,082 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW216 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 102,439 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n\s\f wing damage

o\s electric window not work

Pass 29 May 2010 94,143 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside and offside front inner brake pads low

offside front window fault

Pass 13 May 2009 86,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2009 86,635 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 80,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 72,259 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 72,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 64,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

offside door mirror glass cracked

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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W216 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W216 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 W216 WGF registered?

W216 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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