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RFY 129J

1971 Saab 96

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFY 129J
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,319 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,218 miles

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

N/S Rar view mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,217 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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RFY 129J is a 1971 Saab 96 in Beige with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 54,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFY 129J, 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 55 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 RFY 129J registered?

RFY 129J is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is RFY 129J safe to buy?

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