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GYR 121J

1971 Saab 96

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,753 mi
Last recorded53,753 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYR 121J
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,753 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking on outer side walls

exhaust system has deterioration but no leaks of gas

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,113 miles

cracking to outer tyre sidewalls offside and nearside rear

Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,113 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracking to outer tyre sidewalls offside and nearside rear

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,669 miles

all of the above items will require attention in near future

deteriation all four tyre outer sidewalls

slight brake bind all four wheels vehicle been standing for a length of time

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,530 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,530 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,669 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,916 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,810 miles

SLIGHT DRAG OM FRONT BRAKES

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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GYR 121J is a 1971 Saab 96 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 54,377 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 GYR 121J, 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 55 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYR 121J registered?

GYR 121J is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is GYR 121J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYR 121J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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