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EKN 817K

1972 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,344 mi
Last recorded66,344 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 817K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 66,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 66,278 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake imbalance slightly high

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,213 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 66,213 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,037 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 66,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,642 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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EKN 817K 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 75%.

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 EKN 817K, 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 EKN 817K registered?

EKN 817K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is EKN 817K safe to buy?

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