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W484 WFG

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW484 WFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,763 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,486 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

Rear exhuast deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted broken away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

Rear exhuast deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

fuel lines are rusty

o/s/f lower arm front bush oil soaked and weak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,590 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2016 61,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,714 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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W484 WFG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W484 WFG, 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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W484 WFG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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