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W421 YGK

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,819 mi
Last recorded134,819 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 YGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 134,819 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 129,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Oct 2010 125,006 miles

Deep cuts to offside rear inner tyre wall

Engine management light stays on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

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

Offside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Offside wiper blade split on the edges

Towing ball not fitted to tow bar

Pass 22 Sep 2009 117,267 miles

Engine management light stays on

Nearside front spot light insecure

Nearside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism proctective cover missing

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Towing ball not fitted to tow bar assembley

Fail 22 Sep 2009 117,267 miles

Engine management light stays on

Nearside front spot light insecure

Nearside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism proctective cover missing

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Towing ball not fitted to tow bar assembley

Pass 23 Sep 2008 108,656 miles

Nearside front fog/sport lamp insecure

Rear number plate laminate seperating

Fail 23 Sep 2008 108,656 miles

Nearside front fog/sport lamp insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear number plate laminate seperating

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,932 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,702 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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W421 YGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W421 YGK, 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 W421 YGK registered?

W421 YGK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W421 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 YGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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