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PAL 472M

1974 Saab 96

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,754 mi
Last recorded57,754 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAL 472M
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 57,754 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,725 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

repairs covered in thick underseal

Pass 10 May 2018 57,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,633 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,633 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front sill/ floor 2 sections (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 57,513 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nearside floor corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,208 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,315 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 36,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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PAL 472M is a 1974 Saab 96 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 38,594 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 PAL 472M, 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 52 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 PAL 472M registered?

PAL 472M is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is PAL 472M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAL 472M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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