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BNO 656L

1973 Saab 96

Cream Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNO 656L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,368 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 84,368 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2016 84,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 84,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 83,561 miles

boot floor corroded

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

boot floor corroded

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 1 May 2013 83,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 83,245 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 8,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,843 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 82,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 80,290 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 80,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,726 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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BNO 656L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Cream with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1973 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,628 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 BNO 656L, 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 53 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNO 656L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 11 June 1973.

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