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V837 FDS

2000 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9392,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 FDS
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 149,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes slightly correded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 149,098 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes slightly correded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 145,939 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 145,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 142,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 142,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 138,330 miles

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

rear brake disc corrodedoff side rear

rear near side callaper noisey when opperating/possibly callaper ratchet.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 130,657 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel steering inoperative, front wheel steering is adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

front off side strut excessivly corroded and insecure.and adversley affecting the steering.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 116,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 116,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R One of two bulbs is inoprative on the side lights

catalist is rattaling

Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,636 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2006 82,636 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 67,963 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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V837 FDS is a 2000 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V837 FDS, 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 V837 FDS registered?

V837 FDS is a 2000 Saab 93, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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