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GRM 808L

1972 Saab 96

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRM 808L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,119 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 84,496 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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GRM 808L is a 1972 Saab 96 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GRM 808L, 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 GRM 808L registered?

GRM 808L is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is GRM 808L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRM 808L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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