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NCG 179L

1973 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,190 mi
Last recorded47,190 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCG 179L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,913 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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NCG 179L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NCG 179L, 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.

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What year was NCG 179L registered?

NCG 179L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is NCG 179L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCG 179L 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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