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W237 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,291 mi
Last recorded131,291 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 131,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part deteriorated

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 120,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 111,215 miles

F/BRAKE DISC WORN

R/BRAKE DISC WORN

Pass 7 Dec 2010 102,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,177 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 84,624 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 84,624 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,139 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,456 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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W237 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W237 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 W237 WGF registered?

W237 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W237 WGF safe to buy?

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