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W773 VGY

2000 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,450 mi
Last recorded211,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW773 VGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 211,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system badly corroded.

nail in offside rear tyre.

offside front tyre wearing badly on edges.

poor patterns to both headlights.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 207,012 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear seatbelt difficult to release.

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 207,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear seatbelt difficult to release.

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 3 May 2013 204,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 204,557 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 201,712 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 197,909 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 197,909 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres perishing

o/s inner tail lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2010 192,886 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 2 May 2009 188,892 miles

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

n/s rear tyre edge wearing

Fail 2 May 2009 188,892 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre edge wearing

Pass 12 May 2008 183,921 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008 183,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 179,937 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 175,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2005 170,056 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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W773 VGY is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W773 VGY, 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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W773 VGY is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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