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HEF 765N

1975 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,696 mi
Last recorded4,696 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEF 765N
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 4,696 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 4,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jan 2015 4,360 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion difficult to check due to heavy under-sealing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 3,141 miles

difficult to check corrosion due to excessive undersealing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 2,758 miles

difficult to check corrosion due to heavy undersealing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

all tyres badly cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,480 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres badly cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,006 miles

difficult to check corrosion due to excessive under-sealing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 95,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 93,414 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 86,837 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 2,030 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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HEF 765N is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HEF 765N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEF 765N registered?

HEF 765N is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 14 March 1975.

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The MOT history for HEF 765N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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