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W219 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,346 mi
Last recorded100,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 100,346 miles

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

Nearside Front non Obligatory mirror missing

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,724 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre split badly in tread area

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre split badly in tread area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,254 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,120 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,656 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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W219 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W219 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 W219 WGF registered?

W219 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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