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W248 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,256 mi
Last recorded146,256 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 146,256 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 6 May 2015 136,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 127,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 May 2013 120,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 113,942 miles

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

offside front wheel has a bearing noise

Pass 12 May 2011 108,189 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2010 104,892 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 104,892 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 101,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 101,518 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 May 2008 98,788 miles

nearside front foglamp broken,front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 83,442 miles

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

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

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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W248 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 W248 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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W248 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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