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URB 910N

1974 Saab 96

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,117 mi
Last recorded40,117 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURB 910N
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 40,117 miles

Front front engine bay bulk head corrosion.

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing front section corrosion.

Offside Rear o/s/r exhaust mount broken.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear boot floor & rear panel corrosion.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 40,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front engine bay bulk head corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f inner sidewall poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing front section corrosion.

Offside Rear o/s/r exhaust mount broken.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear boot floor & rear panel corrosion.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & mid sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing front section corrosion.

Offside Rear o/s/r inner1/4 wing (within boot area) corroded.

Rear rear panel corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck hoses poor condition.

vehicle bulk head corrosion by wiper motor

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,128 miles

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing front section corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck hoses perishing

rear lower panel corroded

vehicle bulkhead corrosion within engine bay

Fail 8 Jun 2018 39,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded front section.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

fuel filler neck hose poor condition

vehicle bulkhead corroded o/s & n/s

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & mid sections (7.1.2)

Front front bulk head corrosion

Rear boot floor corrision

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 38,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & mid sections (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front front bulk head corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot floor corrision

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion o/s & n/s front floor areas & o/s/f inner wing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor corroded

n/s rear view mirror missing

o/s/f & n/s/f floor area corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 38,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor corroded

n/s rear view mirror missing

o/s/f & n/s/f floor area corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 38,359 miles

boot floor rusty

osf floor pan rusty

Fail 12 May 2015 38,359 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot floor rusty

osf floor pan rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot floor rusty

osf floor rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,153 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,138 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear floor pan corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,869 miles

offside rear floor pan corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Oct 2011 7,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,374 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,371 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,048 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate broken

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,048 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate broken

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,596 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,594 miles

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

nearside front floor pan corroded not within precribe area

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,773 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,789 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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URB 910N is a 1974 Saab 96 in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 URB 910N, 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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URB 910N is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 24 September 1974.

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