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W277 WDG

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,677 mi
Last recorded105,677 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 WDG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 105,677 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 105,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak on clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak on clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 103,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak on clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak on clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,150 miles

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)

d/s headlamp lens cracked . but secure .

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,771 miles

d/s and p/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders .

d/s headlamp lens slightly damaged . cracked but secure .

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,563 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Return spring on handbrake cables missing.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,220 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,263 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,678 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,079 miles

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

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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W277 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W277 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 W277 WDG registered?

W277 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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