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W346 VGO

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 146,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 144,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 144,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 140,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front seatbelts frayed

exhaust corroding and in poor condition

front antirollbar d bushes worn

front discs slightly corroded

offside rear wheel rim damaged

slight corrosion on offside rear floor pan near drain hole

Pass 14 May 2012 133,974 miles

front brake discs wearing

front inner pads look low

Pass 19 May 2011 126,031 miles

front tyres close to wear limit

nearside front tyre looks weakened on sidewall possibly due to under inflation

Pass 3 Jun 2010 116,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 80,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,837 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 74,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,039 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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W346 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W346 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.

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W346 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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