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TYD 653R

1977 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,340 mi
Last recorded31,340 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Saab 9642,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYD 653R
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,340 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

front brakes rubbing slightly

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 25 Apr 2016 31,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

front brakes rubbing slightly

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,330 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.

floor pan corroded.

front and rear inner wings corroded.

front bukhead corroded.

front cross-member corroded.

inner and outer sills corroded.

nearside tail light lens cracked.

rear brake increase rate uneven.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 31,328 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.

floor pan corroded.

front and rear inner wings corroded.

front bukhead corroded.

front cross-member corroded.

inner and outer sills corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,117 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

emissions hc,s only just passed. 1173 ppm.

extensive underside corrosion and poor repairs to prescribed areas.

front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 31,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

emissions hc,s only just passed. 1173 ppm.

extensive underside corrosion and poor repairs to prescribed areas.

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

some surface corrosion to front and rear under body floor panels

some surface corrosion to nearside and offside sills

Fail 13 Jun 2012 31,074 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

some surface corrosion to front and rear under body floor panels

some surface corrosion to nearside and offside sills

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,458 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 29,455 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,238 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 28,237 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,665 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

ns front brake slightly binding

some corrosion to ns front inner wheelarch

Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

ns front brake slightly binding

some corrosion to ns front inner wheelarch

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,682 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,296 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 22,296 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

corrosions in body panels

Pass 21 Jul 2005 19,681 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 19,681 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TYD 653R is a 1977 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TYD 653R, 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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TYD 653R is a 1977 Saab 96, first registered on 18 March 1977.

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