MOT Status
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138,405 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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.
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))
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
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
Engine covers and under trays fitted...
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate stained
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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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W278 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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