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CXG 588K

1972 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXG 588K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,663 miles

ALL FLOOR PANS WELDED AND CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS SPLIT BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,556 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split

all floor pans welded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 64,555 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded joint with front X member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all nearside indicator lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts handbrake cable rubbing on pipe (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust rubber mounting split

all floor pans welded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 63,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,606 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,866 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 62,845 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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CXG 588K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CXG 588K, 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 CXG 588K registered?

CXG 588K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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