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GNP 512N

1974 Saab 96

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,443 mi
Last recorded248,443 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNP 512N
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 248,443 miles

Nearside and Offside floor pans corroded

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 248,333 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak, possible water pump ?

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 22,666 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 21,970 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,371 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 21,371 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 15,851 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

parking brake efficiency just above minimum limit at 17%

Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,843 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 15,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GNP 512N is a 1974 Saab 96 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 38,594 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 GNP 512N, 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 52 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GNP 512N is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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