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BOJ 228K

1971 Saab 96

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

746 mi
Last recorded746 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOJ 228K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 99,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slight surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2016 98,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,432 miles

Exhaust blow from front joints

Slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,169 miles

Slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,470 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,270 miles

Offside front position light tempremental

Offside track rod end gaitor split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,749 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 96,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,799 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/rack gaiter loosing grease

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 95,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 95,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 94,929 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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BOJ 228K is a 1971 Saab 96 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 54,377 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 BOJ 228K, 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 55 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOJ 228K registered?

BOJ 228K is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 7 December 1971.

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