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HAP 815N

1975 Saab 96 V4

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,276 mi
Last recorded30,276 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAP 815N
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery loose not insecure

front number plate is slightly damaged

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

Fail 21 Jun 2012 30,263 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r rebound strap worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 30,260 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on the outer wall

offside rear suspension strap is starting to rot

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,720 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in o/s floor

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,975 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 28,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Dec 2006 28,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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HAP 815N is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1975 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,909 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 HAP 815N, 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 51 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAP 815N is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 3 January 1975.

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