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BHH 547L

1972 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,481 mi
Last recorded58,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHH 547L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,481 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective DEFLATED ()

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective DEFLATED ()

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2010 54,181 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 54,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 53,978 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,978 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,614 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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BHH 547L is a 1972 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHH 547L, 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.

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What year was BHH 547L registered?

BHH 547L is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is BHH 547L safe to buy?

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