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LMG 273K

1972 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMG 273K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,709 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 89,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,546 miles

small cut in ns front tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2009 89,546 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

small cut in ns front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,206 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small cut in n.s front tyre wall

Fail 6 Nov 2007 88,963 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,963 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 87,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 87,715 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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LMG 273K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LMG 273K, 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 LMG 273K registered?

LMG 273K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 27 April 1972.

Is LMG 273K safe to buy?

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