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SLD 549L

1973 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,590 mi
Last recorded57,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLD 549L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,590 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 57,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery held down by bungee strap

Centre Exhaust mountings are deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 57,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 57,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine has a air leak

engine is leaking oil

Pass 3 May 2012 57,575 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

idle is only just ok, air weep?

n/s/r tyre is starting to crack with age, cords not showing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,575 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer rack clips missing

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,575 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 57,575 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SLD 549L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SLD 549L, 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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SLD 549L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 21 May 1973.

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