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UUH 745J

1971 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,522 mi
Last recorded34,522 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUH 745J
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 34,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 34,502 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,709 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 33,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,461 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,469 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,361 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,428 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 24,428 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,205 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight twisting on o/s rear brake hose

Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,093 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 78,144 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 78,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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UUH 745J is a 1971 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 54,377 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 UUH 745J, 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 55 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UUH 745J registered?

UUH 745J is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is UUH 745J safe to buy?

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