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W274 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,562 mi
Last recorded156,562 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 156,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 156,557 miles

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

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)

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 29 May 2009 153,159 miles

centre brake light has 1 l.e.d not working

Fail 29 May 2009 153,159 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light has 1 l.e.d not working

Pass 23 May 2008 149,388 miles

(strongly adivse) offside rear tyre perished

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

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 13 May 2008 149,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

(strongly adivse) offside rear tyre perished

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

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

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 29 May 2007 138,326 miles

uneven tyre wear at both front tyres

Fail 26 May 2007 138,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

excessive h/brake travel

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 31 May 2006 129,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in nearside rear lower rosejoint

Fail 31 May 2006 129,422 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in nearside rear lower rosejoint

Pass 9 Jun 2005 118,257 miles

both rear indicators staring to show white light

front discs warn

rear exhaust box rusty

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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W274 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W274 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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W274 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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