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W252 WDG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 WDG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 138,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 124,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,155 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 115,778 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,034 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 91,547 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,108 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

W252 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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