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V243 XAG

2000 Saab 93

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,286 mi
Last recorded152,286 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9392,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 XAG
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 152,286 miles

Both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

tow bar electrics damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,326 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 142,326 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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V243 XAG is a 2000 Saab 93 in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 92,836 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 V243 XAG, 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 26 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V243 XAG registered?

V243 XAG is a 2000 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V243 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V243 XAG shows 3 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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