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HCW 377N

1974 Saab 96

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,873 mi
Last recorded72,873 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCW 377N
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres lightly cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 7,272 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 7,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 7,224 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 7,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,163 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 7,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 7,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 7,093 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 6,929 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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HCW 377N is a 1974 Saab 96 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCW 377N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCW 377N registered?

HCW 377N is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 3 December 1974.

Is HCW 377N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCW 377N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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