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HVG 847L

1973 Saab 96

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,297 mi
Last recorded74,297 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 847L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,297 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,257 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 74,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,781 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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HVG 847L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,628 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 HVG 847L, 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 53 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVG 847L registered?

HVG 847L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is HVG 847L safe to buy?

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