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BDD 510K

1972 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,376 mi
Last recorded65,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDD 510K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,376 miles

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

near side door slightly faulty

Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,376 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,085 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,343 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,343 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,187 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2012 63,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,332 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 22 Jul 2009 62,332 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

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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BDD 510K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 62,332 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDD 510K, 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 54 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDD 510K registered?

BDD 510K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is BDD 510K safe to buy?

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