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RAR 407R

1977 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,382 mi
Last recorded25,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Saab 9642,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 407R
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,382 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight surface rust in places on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,479 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Fail 20 Jun 2016 22,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded in two places on the floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,163 miles

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

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

corrosion to bodywork of vehicle

exhaust system rusty

front valance area rusty and lower edges of wings

off side and near side sill floor junctions rusty

off side front floor rusty and weak

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2013 26,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 225,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,794 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 21,780 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all other inner arches and sills corroded

n/s/r tyre flat

screen washer jets partially blocked

Fail 20 Mar 2008 20,519 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all other inner arches and sills corroded

n/s/r tyre flat

screen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,567 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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RAR 407R is a 1977 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 42,207 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 RAR 407R, 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 49 years old, this Saab 96 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RAR 407R registered?

RAR 407R is a 1977 Saab 96, first registered on 8 February 1977.

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