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W239 VGW

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,541 mi
Last recorded124,541 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 VGW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 124,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,382 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 113,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 113,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 102,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,995 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,077 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 42,365 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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W239 VGW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 W239 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 W239 VGW registered?

W239 VGW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W239 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W239 VGW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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