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FPP 353K

1972 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPP 353K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 73,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 13,104 miles

Slight restricted movement in both front and nearside rear brakes.

Fail 13 Aug 2016 13,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Slight restricted movement in both front and nearside rear brakes.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,092 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Slight restricted movement in front brakes.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,059 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,462 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,677 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,027 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,934 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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FPP 353K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPP 353K, 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 FPP 353K registered?

FPP 353K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is FPP 353K safe to buy?

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