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W173 XGH

2000 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,127 mi
Last recorded223,127 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9392,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 XGH
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 223,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 221,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 215,407 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2019 215,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 197,013 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 184,375 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2017 184,364 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2016 174,178 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2015 160,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 160,547 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 151,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,057 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 125,074 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 125,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,021 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 112,021 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 101,934 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2009 87,989 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 80,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,691 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 65,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W173 XGH is a 2000 Saab 93 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W173 XGH, 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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W173 XGH is a 2000 Saab 93, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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