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LSO 261

1970 Saab 96

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,452 mi
Last recorded22,452 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1970 Saab 9623,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSO 261
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2010 22,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,581 miles

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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LSO 261 is a 1970 Saab 96 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 23,886 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 LSO 261, 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 56 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LSO 261 registered?

LSO 261 is a 1970 Saab 96, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is LSO 261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSO 261 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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