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HHH 356D

1966 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,105 mi
Last recorded46,105 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHH 356D
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 45,577 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 45,577 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,126 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,804 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear Tyre sidewall has damage but not exposing cords

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front Tyre becoming perished

offside front Tyre becoming perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,035 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,912 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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HHH 356D is a 1966 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Saab 96 V4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHH 356D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 V4 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 60 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HHH 356D is a 1966 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 14 October 1966.

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