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PKX 831H

1970 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,552 mi
Last recorded27,552 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Saab 9623,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKX 831H
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 27,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 24,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,532 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,032 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,700 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,095 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 23,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,382 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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PKX 831H is a 1970 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PKX 831H, 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 PKX 831H registered?

PKX 831H is a 1970 Saab 96, first registered on 15 April 1970.

Is PKX 831H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKX 831H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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