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W252 VGJ

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,641 mi
Last recorded104,641 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 VGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,455 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorbers weakened in performance

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorbers weakened in performance

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r shock worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r shock worn

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,292 miles

Brake servo pipe loose.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,788 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,598 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,940 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,891 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 46,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 46,445 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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W252 VGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 W252 VGJ, 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 W252 VGJ registered?

W252 VGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W252 VGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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