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WUW 507N

1974 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUW 507N
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 72,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,373 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 71,772 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 71,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 70,970 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 69,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,816 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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WUW 507N is a 1974 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WUW 507N, 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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What year was WUW 507N registered?

WUW 507N is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is WUW 507N safe to buy?

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