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NJT 408J

1970 Saab 96

Beige Petrol 841cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1970 Saab 9623,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 408J
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine841cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,245 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 51,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre perished & n/s/f

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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NJT 408J is a 1970 Saab 96 in Beige with a 841cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 NJT 408J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJT 408J registered?

NJT 408J is a 1970 Saab 96, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is NJT 408J safe to buy?

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