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JHJ 460L

1973 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,782 mi
Last recorded81,782 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHJ 460L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,277 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,564 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,951 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 76,791 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,231 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,367 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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JHJ 460L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHJ 460L, 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 JHJ 460L registered?

JHJ 460L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 23 May 1973.

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