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W278 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,405 mi
Last recorded138,405 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,795 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 132,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 128,367 miles

Advise centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Advise floor pan corroded.

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,292 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing unevenly outer edges.

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Advise centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Advise floor pan corroded.

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise stone chip front screen.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,589 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing unevenly outer edges.

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Advise centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Advise floor pan corroded.

Advise front and rear suspension components corroded.

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise stone chip front screen.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 124,195 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 13 Aug 2018 124,194 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,374 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,434 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 119,135 miles

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,189 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 110,189 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,185 miles

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

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

front number plate stained

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 42,619 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 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

W278 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W278 XGG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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