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HDE 213L

1973 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 213L
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,747 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 75,431 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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HDE 213L is a 1973 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDE 213L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Saab 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDE 213L registered?

HDE 213L is a 1973 Saab 95, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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