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W985 VRE

2000 Saab 93

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,603 mi
Last recorded97,603 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9392,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 VRE
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 97,603 miles

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

corrosion forming rear inner wings

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,523 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,956 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement on bulkhead when steering is moved side to side

nail in tyre

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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W985 VRE is a 2000 Saab 93 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W985 VRE, 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 W985 VRE registered?

W985 VRE is a 2000 Saab 93, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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