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HOU 169L

1972 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,965 mi
Last recorded64,965 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOU 169L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,306 miles

nsr tyre perishing on outer side wall..

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,974 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 43,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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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HOU 169L is a 1972 Saab 96 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HOU 169L, 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.

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What year was HOU 169L registered?

HOU 169L is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HOU 169L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOU 169L 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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