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HDF 918L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,045 mi
Last recorded68,045 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDF 918L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,045 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,159 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 67,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

offside front body has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre treads slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,612 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 66,610 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HDF 918L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 43,590 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 HDF 918L, 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 53 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDF 918L registered?

HDF 918L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is HDF 918L safe to buy?

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