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W623 COT

2000 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9392,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 COT
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,713 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken middle section but still supported

Fail 20 Apr 2018 103,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken middle section but still supported

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,998 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 101,986 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)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 98,914 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 98,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of exhaust

advise rear axle bushs

advise sill covers

Fail 6 Jun 2014 97,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of exhaust

advise rear axle bushs

advise sill covers

Fail 7 Jun 2013 94,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes have slight movement in them

rear exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,683 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes have slight movement in them

rear exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,599 miles

Oil leak

advise condition of exhaust

advise front and rear brake discs worn

advise only ball joint cover changed[o/s/f]

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise condition of exhaust

advise front and rear brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 90,330 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 90,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 87,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,459 miles

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

repair??? ns sill lip

wall damage nsf tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2009 84,459 miles

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

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

repair??? ns sill lip

wall damage nsf tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,350 miles

slight damage fuel cap

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

both front tyre edges wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust join rusty

slight damage fuel cap

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise condition of front and rear number plates

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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W623 COT is a 2000 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W623 COT, 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 W623 COT registered?

W623 COT is a 2000 Saab 93, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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