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FXF 681H

1970 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,739 mi
Last recorded23,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Saab 9623,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXF 681H
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 23,739 miles

all suspesion components corroded

body all plated and undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2021 23,739 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

body / chassis excessively welded / corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 22,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/ sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

body/chassis excessively corroded/ welded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,811 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicles has a lot of patches welded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 16,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 11,903 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 11,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

underside of vehicle holed and corroded in numerous places but not within crital areas

Fail 25 Apr 2012 11,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle underside multiple patch repairs heavilly underseald

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 11,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 6,889 miles

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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FXF 681H is a 1970 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 23,886 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 FXF 681H, 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 56 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FXF 681H registered?

FXF 681H is a 1970 Saab 96, first registered on 11 May 1970.

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