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ORY 505M

1973 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,670 mi
Last recorded28,670 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORY 505M
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 27,291 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under and outer lower body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under and outer lower body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,517 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under and outer lower body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under and outer lower body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,270 miles

drivers door has slight corrosion

nearside and offside under body has corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,164 miles

under body and drivers door slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,189 miles

under body and drivers door has corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2016 20,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,576 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 18,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,683 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,050 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,562 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 15,562 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,428 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 14,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,527 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 12,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,424 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 12,411 miles

nearside main beam inop and offside head lamp aim too low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,160 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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ORY 505M is a 1973 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ORY 505M, 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 ORY 505M registered?

ORY 505M is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 13 December 1973.

Is ORY 505M safe to buy?

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