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TUH 496N

1974 Saab 96

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,841 mi
Last recorded3,841 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUH 496N
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 3,841 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 32,894 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 3,270 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 2,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 2,189 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 2,189 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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TUH 496N is a 1974 Saab 96 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TUH 496N, 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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What year was TUH 496N registered?

TUH 496N is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 12 September 1974.

Is TUH 496N safe to buy?

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