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W82 YGS

2000 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 YGS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion, both front brake discs.

engine management warning lamp on

registration plates deteriorating

stone chips screen

Fail 13 Feb 2012 107,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion, both front brake discs.

engine management warning lamp on

registration plates deteriorating

stone chips screen

Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

unable to check passenger rear seat belt due too child seat fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,476 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,476 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,548 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 62,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar inner bushes

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,650 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar inner bushes

rear exhaust box weak

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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W82 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W82 YGS, 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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What year was W82 YGS registered?

W82 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W82 YGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W82 YGS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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