MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 96?
Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VSF 300R is a 1977 Saab 96 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VSF 300R, 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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What year was VSF 300R registered?
VSF 300R is a 1977 Saab 96, first registered on 1 April 1977.
Is VSF 300R safe to buy?
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