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MDL 740G

1968 Saab 96

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

3,521 mi
Last recorded3,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1968 Saab 9631,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDL 740G
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 3,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 1,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,100 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake pad pins loose but secure pads

Fail 22 Jun 2013 99,079 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake pad pins loose but secure pads

Pass 26 May 2012 98,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

light corrosion under vehicle

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,459 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 94,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,575 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 96?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
brake recording little or no effort 55
Stop lamp not working 52
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MDL 740G is a 1968 Saab 96 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1968 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 31,163 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 96 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDL 740G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 58 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDL 740G registered?

MDL 740G is a 1968 Saab 96, first registered on 1 December 1968.

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