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CU 5928

1971 Saab 96

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,307 mi
Last recorded68,307 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU 5928
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 67,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre exhaust hangers split †

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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CU 5928 is a 1971 Saab 96 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CU 5928, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU 5928 registered?

CU 5928 is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 11 November 1971.

Is CU 5928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU 5928 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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