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W229 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,315 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 110,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mounting point marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 104,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 91,445 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 87,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 78,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,010 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 74,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,267 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,804 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 62,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2006 53,250 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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W229 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W229 XGG, 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 W229 XGG registered?

W229 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W229 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W229 XGG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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