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HSJ 611N

1975 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 611N
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,016 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty hazard (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension bushes weak

front tyres have different speed ratings

n/s/r parking brake efficiency poor

o/s/f brake pad retaining clip missing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 67,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty hazard (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension bushes weak

front tyres have different speed ratings

n/s/r parking brake efficiency poor

o/s/f brake pad retaining clip missing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to floor area

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall due to age

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,119 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Close to seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall due to age

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,485 miles

Hads lots of welding under side.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion evident on n/s/f floor & extensive welding repairs on underside

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,165 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,165 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HSJ 611N is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HSJ 611N, 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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What year was HSJ 611N registered?

HSJ 611N is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 16 July 1975.

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