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GRU 898D

1966 Saab 96

Red Petrol 841cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,613 mi
Last recorded90,613 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1966 Saab 9659,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 898D
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine841cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 90,570 miles

No Rear Fog Light

No Side Repeaters

Pass 13 May 2015 90,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 90,390 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,576 miles

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

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 898D is a 1966 Saab 96 in Red with a 841cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GRU 898D, 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

How do I check the history of GRU 898D?

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What year was GRU 898D registered?

GRU 898D is a 1966 Saab 96, first registered on 20 July 1966.

Is GRU 898D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRU 898D shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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