MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
boot floor rusty
engine oil leaks
off side and near side rear floors rusty
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front brake hose metal ends rusty
corrosion to floors and boot floor area
front valance area rusty and weak
near side front shock absorber mounting bushes starting to split
repairs carried to underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
slight engine oil leaks
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front brake hose metal ends rusty
corrosion to floors and boot floor area
front valance area rusty and weak
near side front shock absorber mounting bushes starting to split
repairs carried to underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
slight engine oil leaks
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear wheel bearings sound slightly dry
where externally braided brake hoses are fitted thorough inspection is not possible
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
N/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?
Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHO 897K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1972 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 55,528 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 FHO 897K, 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 54 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FHO 897K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 12 June 1972.
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