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W596 EAX

2000 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,257 mi
Last recorded103,257 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9392,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 EAX
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,257 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 103,257 miles

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,318 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall small damage

Fail 13 Dec 2013 86,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wall small damage

Pass 9 May 2013 83,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,948 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,948 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 74,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 69,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracks visable in tread no canvus showing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,563 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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W596 EAX is a 2000 Saab 93 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W596 EAX, 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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W596 EAX is a 2000 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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