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VUJ 586

1971 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,205 mi
Last recorded5,205 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUJ 586
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 5,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 4,920 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 4,707 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 4,707 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer cill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shocker mount upper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 4,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear mud flap mounting to body lose

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 4,226 miles

Nearside Rear mud flap lose at mounting to vehicle

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 4,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear mud flap lose at mounting to vehicle

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 3,501 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 3,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 3,285 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,689 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 2,689 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,570 miles

Slight corrosion at the end of rear floor section near to axle center bush

Various older previous welding repairs been carried out to vehicle and unable to fully assess them as heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2008 1,002 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 458 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 458 miles

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

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

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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VUJ 586 is a 1971 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VUJ 586, 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.

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What year was VUJ 586 registered?

VUJ 586 is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is VUJ 586 safe to buy?

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