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HPP 715K

1972 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPP 715K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,426 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,141 miles

front floor pans starting to corrode.

nearside rear inner wing (in boot) corroded. recommend attention soon.

offside rear inner wing (in boot) corroding.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,141 miles

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

front floor pans starting to corrode.

nearside rear inner wing (in boot) corroded. recommend attention soon.

offside rear inner wing (in boot) corroding.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,122 miles

Corrosion to limit within boot on n/side quarter panels

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,122 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Corrosion to limit within boot on n/side quarter panels

Pass 24 Dec 2010 84,004 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 84,004 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,910 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front valance corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all four tyres perishing

front valance corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 83,118 miles

handbrake effort low, vehicle standing for past year.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 82,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,910 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 81,910 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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HPP 715K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 62,332 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 HPP 715K, 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 54 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HPP 715K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 9 June 1972.

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