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HYO 469K

1971 Saab 96

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,630 mi
Last recorded83,630 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYO 469K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,630 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,573 miles

centre exhaust hangers snapped

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,442 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,442 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,346 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,102 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,102 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,822 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,606 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly bent

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,606 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,513 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 82,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,967 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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HYO 469K is a 1971 Saab 96 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 54,377 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 HYO 469K, 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 55 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HYO 469K registered?

HYO 469K is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 8 December 1971.

Is HYO 469K safe to buy?

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