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SGO 17L

1973 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,764 mi
Last recorded95,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 17L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2016

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Can't see front to rear brake pipes

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front steering rack gaiter just catching nearside front brake pipe on full lock

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front steering gaiter insecure

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both sills corroded and been plated inside

unable to see underfloor brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyers slight perrished

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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SGO 17L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGO 17L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGO 17L registered?

SGO 17L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is SGO 17L safe to buy?

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