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APO 381C

2008 Saab 96

Red Petrol 841cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 381C
MakeSaab
Model96
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine841cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 78,751 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in the side wall, below service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,622 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam On test both head lamps extinguished when they were meant to be on, subsequent use of the headlamp switch, all operated ok. Possible suspect switch, on 5 subsequent operations they worked. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,451 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,451 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,276 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,268 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt becoming perished /slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,514 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mounting rubber becoming perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 76,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,133 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting broken

front brake hoses twisted

idle iratic

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,793 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 75,458 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,458 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,327 miles

cv and steering rack boots perished

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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APO 381C is a 2008 Saab 96 in Red with a 841cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 APO 381C, 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 18 years old, this Saab 96 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was APO 381C registered?

APO 381C is a 2008 Saab 96, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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