MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
all brake discs slightly worn and corroded
both front fog lights damaged
center rear seatbelt stalk damaged
handbrake travel very long.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
all brake discs slightly worn and corroded
both front fog lights damaged
center rear seatbelt stalk damaged
handbrake travel very long.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine managment warning light on
centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing
corrosion to rear exhaust
engine light on
nearside rear exhaust bracket on chassis corroded and weak
oil leak
rear petrol filler neck / hose loose under vehicle
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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W287 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 W287 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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W287 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2000.
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