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LHO 981L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,590 mi
Last recorded43,590 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 981L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 42,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,487 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,482 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,031 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,603 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 20,603 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel slight binding

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,229 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 16,229 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 130,080 miles

advise front brake hoses close to fouling chassis

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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LHO 981L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHO 981L, 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.

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LHO 981L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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