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W414 XGG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,433 mi
Last recorded148,433 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 148,433 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 148,432 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 142,677 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 142,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 134,370 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 127,785 miles

Rear discs pitted

Fail 15 Jan 2011 127,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 117,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 94,432 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 94,432 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,754 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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W414 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W414 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W414 XGG registered?

W414 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W414 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W414 XGG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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