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NAP 962M

1973 Saab 96

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,588 mi
Last recorded35,588 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAP 962M
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 19,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 17,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 40,888 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,881 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 40,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,774 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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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NAP 962M is a 1973 Saab 96 in Beige with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,628 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 NAP 962M, 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 53 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 NAP 962M registered?

NAP 962M is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NAP 962M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAP 962M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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