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XBV 354R

1977 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,949 mi
Last recorded63,949 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Saab 9642,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBV 354R
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 63,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,949 miles

n/side front floor soft but not corroded & o/side front panle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,949 miles

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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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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