MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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
brake discs rusty
nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn
offside rear upper arm outer bush worn
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
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
Slight Play on nearside rear wheel
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W278 WGF registered?
W278 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.
Is W278 WGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W278 WGF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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