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EVF 665K

1972 Saab 96

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,238 mi
Last recorded98,238 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVF 665K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 98,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion through out underside of vehicle

rubber gaiters on offside and nearside hand brake lever arms badly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2022 98,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion through out underside of vehicle

rubber gaiters on offside and nearside hand brake lever arms badly deteriorated

clutch loosing hydraulic pressure

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2019 98,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2018 98,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,877 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 97,877 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch slave cyl pipe flexey ends corroded

under body poor in places

Fail 22 Jul 2013 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch slave cyl pipe flexey ends corroded

under body poor in places

Fail 12 Jul 2012 95,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres perished side walls + inbetween tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,129 miles

all tyres perished side walls + inbetween tread

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch hose ferrule corroded

offside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jul 2011 94,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch hose ferrule corroded

offside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,481 miles

slight oil leak- fuel pump gasket or oil psi switch

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 88,166 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 888,166 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake hose perished

slight play in n/s/f wheel

How Reliable is the Saab 96?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
brake recording little or no effort 55
Stop lamp not working 52
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EVF 665K is a 1972 Saab 96 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 62,332 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 96 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVF 665K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 54 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EVF 665K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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