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BDG 951K

1972 Saab 96

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 951K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

prescribed areas repaired but not inadequatley

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to underbody prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,408 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST

UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELY

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,324 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,720 miles

Wiring insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,412 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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BDG 951K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BDG 951K, 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 BDG 951K registered?

BDG 951K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is BDG 951K safe to buy?

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