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OYX 966L

1973 Saab 96

White Petrol 1815cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,292 mi
Last recorded71,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYX 966L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,815cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,292 miles

underside covered with grease/wax

Fail 7 Jan 2016 71,292 miles

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

underside covered with grease/wax

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,732 miles

Historic rally car.

n/s/f tyre brushing on inner wheel arch.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,979 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S AND O/S/R TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES WORN

PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS

UN DER VEHICLE MECHANICAL COMPONENTS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 68,278 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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OYX 966L is a 1973 Saab 96 in White with a 1,815cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OYX 966L, 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 OYX 966L registered?

OYX 966L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is OYX 966L safe to buy?

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