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W253 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,430 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,661 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

non standard wheels fitted time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,376 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

minor damage to the front numberplate

offside front foglight loose

repair to the nearside rear light lens no sharp edges and no white light at the time of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,386 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

minor damage to the front numberplate

nearside rear light lens damaged but repaired with tape

trims fitted to the outer sills and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

minor damage to the front numberplate

repair to the nearside rear light lens

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 16 Mar 2011 65,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

minor damage to the front numberplate

repair to the nearside rear light lens

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

damage to the front numberplate

minor damage to the nearside rear light lens

minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

nearside wiperblade split but still able to clear the screen

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,665 miles

a light misting of oil on the powersteering pipes at the rear of the engine. May have come from another source no leaks at the time of the test

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

minor damage to the outer walls of both front tyres no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

a light misting of oil on the powersteering pipes at the rear of the engine. May have come from another source no leaks at the time of the test

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

minor damage to the outer walls of both front tyres no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,624 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,838 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 55,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,740 miles

drivers seatbelt fraying slightly

front number plate slightly damaged

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded in places

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,550 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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W253 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W253 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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W253 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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