MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake pads worn near to minimum (attention required soon).
Sill panels covered, engine oil below minimum. Offside rear tyre worn near to mnimum (attention required soon), nearside rear tyre worn right onto minimum limit (attention required soon).
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil pipe on gearbox close to subframe
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W223 VGW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W223 VGW, 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 W223 VGW registered?
W223 VGW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W223 VGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W223 VGW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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