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W278 WGF

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 92,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,715 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,715 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,583 miles

Body has damage to rear

Both front brake disc's are worn and lipped around the edge's

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play at the pin bush

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 92,524 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has damage to rear bumper

Both front brake disc's are worn and lipped around the edge's

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play at the pin bush

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 91,129 miles

brake discs rusty

nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn

offside rear upper arm outer bush worn

Fail 3 May 2013 91,129 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs rusty

gearshift fault

nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn

offside rear upper arm outer bush worn

Pass 13 May 2011 90,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 87,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Slight Play on nearside rear wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,936 miles

Slight Play on nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 71,293 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2006 61,974 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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W278 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W278 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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W278 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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