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W286 WDG

2000 Saab 9-5 Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,227 mi
Last recorded139,227 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto56,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 WDG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 139,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 131,171 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 131,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 113,061 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2005 112,389 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

offside reverse light not working.

oil leak

rear tyres worn unevenly.

various foreign objects in offside rear tyre.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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W286 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 56,822 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W286 WDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W286 WDG registered?

W286 WDG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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