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SWN 251M

1974 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,369 mi
Last recorded17,369 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWN 251M
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 17,369 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point holed but not in perscibed area

Pass 5 May 2015 17,090 miles

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

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

offside front floorpan/jacking point corroded through

Fail 22 Apr 2015 17,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

offside front floorpan/jacking point corroded through

Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

water leaking from radiator cap

Fail 13 Jun 2011 16,286 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

all 4 inner wheel archs rusty

sill and floors rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,286 miles

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

all 4 inner wheel archs rusty

sill and floors rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 157,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F floor rusted around weldded patch but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 14,968 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 14,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,691 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 14,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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SWN 251M is a 1974 Saab 96 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 38,594 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 SWN 251M, 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 52 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SWN 251M is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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