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TGU 657E

1967 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1967 Saab 96 V451,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 657E
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 86,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,652 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,626 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2015 86,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,189 miles

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

both floors slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,885 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,453 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,322 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 81,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 81,319 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,329 miles

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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TGU 657E is a 1967 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1967 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 51,365 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 TGU 657E, 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 59 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 TGU 657E registered?

TGU 657E is a 1967 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 6 April 1967.

Is TGU 657E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 657E shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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