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BAB 607M

1974 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,342 mi
Last recorded26,342 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 607M
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 26,340 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,174 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,552 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 25,552 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,535 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 24,535 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2008 23,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,104 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 21,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,293 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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BAB 607M is a 1974 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 38,594 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 BAB 607M, 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 52 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAB 607M registered?

BAB 607M is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is BAB 607M safe to buy?

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