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W258 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,234 mi
Last recorded43,234 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,234 miles

Gear box mounting insecure requires attention

Please note that engine management light is on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gear box mounting insecure requires attention

Please note that engine management light is on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,637 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,637 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,998 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 33,998 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak, causing oil to drip on to exhaust causing a bad smell in car, need attention

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat x2

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,620 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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W258 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W258 VGO, 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 W258 VGO registered?

W258 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W258 VGO safe to buy?

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