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DDD 811L

1972 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,816 mi
Last recorded66,816 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 811L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,816 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,705 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 66,703 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,209 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,209 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 65,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DDD 811L is a 1972 Saab 96 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DDD 811L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDD 811L registered?

DDD 811L is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is DDD 811L safe to buy?

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