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W758 WGT

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,470 mi
Last recorded144,470 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW758 WGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 144,470 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to step

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight play to both front sub frame (rear) bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,723 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

noise from o/s/front wheel when spun

o/s floor pan starting to corrode

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,143 miles

exhaust corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

fuel strap starting corrode

o/s/rear seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2021 140,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

fuel strap starting corrode

o/s/rear seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,815 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2020 137,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 135,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

o/s handbrake performance low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,963 miles

lower arms starting to corrode

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,824 miles

all brake ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2015 126,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 126,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,224 miles

all brake discs front and rear surface rust present

brakes makeing a rubbing noise when applied/advise giveing vehicle a good run

exhaust system rusty and rear silencer outer caseing peeling

heat shield over exhaust system loose

nearside and offside front brake units and suspention units surface rust present

nearside and offside rear suspention and brake units surface rust present

nearside rear reverse light lens broken

Pass 8 Nov 2011 119,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,017 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken from silencer

Fail 16 Oct 2010 114,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken from silencer

Pass 20 Aug 2009 103,818 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 92,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 68,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake cable gators split/perished

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,705 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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W758 WGT is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W758 WGT, 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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W758 WGT is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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