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W307 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,869 mi
Last recorded140,869 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 140,869 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 140,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 135,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 130,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 124,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn to 3mm on outer edges (tracking out)!Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s reverse light not working.

rear brake discs worn & corroded,replace with next set of brake pads!

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

slight play in both upper & lower rear suspension joints.

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 May 2008 124,779 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm on outer edges (tracking out)!Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s reverse light not working.

rear brake discs worn & corroded,replace with next set of brake pads!

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

slight play in both upper & lower rear suspension joints.

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 109,304 miles

both rear brake discs corroded but opperating correctly.

front registration plate slightly delaminated.

light scratches in windscreen.

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

slight play in both rear suspension upper knuckles.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,334 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate.

front tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

rear brake pads worn to about 2.5mm,replace soon!

various stone chips in windscreen.

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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W307 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W307 VGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W307 VGO registered?

W307 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W307 VGO safe to buy?

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