MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat runner worn
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat runner worn
Both front seat runners slightly worn.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front seat runners slightly worn
oil leak on engine
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
both front seat runners slightly worn
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 96?
Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DXC 685L is a 1972 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DXC 685L, 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 DXC 685L registered?
DXC 685L is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 25 August 1972.
Is DXC 685L safe to buy?
The MOT history for DXC 685L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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