MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front of inner wheel arch (sill end) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed at front
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front inner wheel arch holed at front
n/side front floor soft but not corroded & o/side front panle corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 96?
Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBV 354R is a 1977 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XBV 354R, 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 XBV 354R registered?
XBV 354R is a 1977 Saab 96, first registered on 1 February 1977.
Is XBV 354R safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBV 354R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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