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RIW 533

2001 Saab 93

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9380,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 533
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 110,011 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 109,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,598 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 95,886 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,665 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,136 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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RIW 533 is a 2001 Saab 93 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 80,865 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIW 533, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIW 533?

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What year was RIW 533 registered?

RIW 533 is a 2001 Saab 93, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is RIW 533 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 533 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIW 533 have outstanding finance?

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