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W358 XGG

2000 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,126 mi
Last recorded179,126 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9392,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 XGG
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 179,126 miles

front + rear suspension rusty

temp repair exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2021 176,636 miles

osf floor rusty

rear suspension rusty

slight blow exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2020 175,715 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbone, rear bushes deteriorated

Engine vacuum pipe to carb/manifold split

Front exhaust flexi has a slight blow

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel left available

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside, suspension and exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 171,825 miles

front no pate marked poor

Fail 9 Apr 2019 171,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front no pate marked poor

Pass 23 Mar 2018 168,560 miles

both rear wheel arches very rusty

exhaust very rusty

slight play os bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2017 163,486 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust flexy blowing slightly

Filler neck clamps broken

Fail 23 Mar 2017 163,483 miles

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

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

Both rear arches corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust flexy blowing slightly

Filler neck clamps broken

Pass 4 Mar 2016 156,735 miles

FRONT NO PLATE MARKED

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

Pass 30 Mar 2015 154,110 miles

exhaust very rusty + slight blow

rear discs very rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2014 154,091 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 150,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 139,560 miles

nearside hand brake effort lower

Pass 6 Jun 2011 127,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 115,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 104,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight grease discharge from offside inner driveshaft gaitor.

Pass 30 May 2006 84,258 miles

Condensation in offside rear indicator lens

Imbalance to rear brakes (offside slower to respond)

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

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

Plastic outer sill guards fitted

Slight imbalance to front brakes †

Pass 3 Jun 2005 76,678 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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W358 XGG is a 2000 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W358 XGG, 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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W358 XGG is a 2000 Saab 93, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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