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HVP 535L

1973 Saab 95

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,310 mi
Last recorded27,310 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVP 535L
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 27,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 27,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 27,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 27,031 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 27,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 26,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,544 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 24 Sep 2014 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,107 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 26,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,886 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 25,886 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,846 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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HVP 535L is a 1973 Saab 95 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HVP 535L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HVP 535L?

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What year was HVP 535L registered?

HVP 535L is a 1973 Saab 95, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is HVP 535L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVP 535L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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