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CTV 521K

1973 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,712 mi
Last recorded28,712 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 521K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,712 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 28,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,932 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 25,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,164 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,865 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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CTV 521K is a 1973 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTV 521K, 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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What year was CTV 521K registered?

CTV 521K is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is CTV 521K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 521K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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