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NLY 39L

1972 Saab 95

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,515 mi
Last recorded78,515 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 9521,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLY 39L
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 78,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has a oil leak

exhaust rear section is cracked

offside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake is binding on alightly

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake is binding on alightly

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 74,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 72,767 miles

nsr/osr tyres perish. nsf/osf tyres 1.6mm. both front outer cv boots perish

Pass 19 May 2006 72,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 72,202 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 72,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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NLY 39L is a 1972 Saab 95 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 21,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLY 39L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Saab 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLY 39L registered?

NLY 39L is a 1972 Saab 95, first registered on 27 October 1972.

Is NLY 39L safe to buy?

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