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WAA 785N

1974 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,730 mi
Last recorded8,730 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAA 785N
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 8,730 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,304 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 7,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,016 miles

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

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

front suspension close to bump stops

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,006 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 67,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,766 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 5,740 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,519 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 3,513 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,403 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 2,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rubber suspention bushes perrishing

coil springs corroding

fuel filler hose is perrishing

slight surface corosion throughout

How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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WAA 785N is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,982 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 V4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAA 785N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 V4 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAA 785N registered?

WAA 785N is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 18 September 1974.

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