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W236 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,231 mi
Last recorded94,231 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,231 miles

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension hub upper trunions

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,650 miles

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r suspension hub trunions

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,503 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,799 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside rear suspension hub upper trunion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,545 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 65,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,366 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 50,366 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W236 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W236 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 W236 WGF registered?

W236 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W236 WGF safe to buy?

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