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GRU 663D

1966 Saab 96

Green Petrol 841cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,730 mi
Last recorded65,730 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Saab 9659,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 663D
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine841cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 61,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,743 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 57,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,383 miles

both rear tyre starting to wear thin

Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre starting to wear thin

Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,076 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 52,821 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,129 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 50,890 miles

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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GRU 663D is a 1966 Saab 96 in Green with a 841cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 59,698 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 GRU 663D, 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 60 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 GRU 663D registered?

GRU 663D is a 1966 Saab 96, first registered on 24 June 1966.

Is GRU 663D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRU 663D shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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