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SYC 525L

1972 Saab 96

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,873 mi
Last recorded6,873 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYC 525L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 6,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 6,429 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 4,213 miles

Rear Axle Centre bush worn no movement

Pass 24 Jul 2013 3,734 miles

Centre Rear Axle Bush worn but no Play

N/S/F CV Boot has a small split

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 99,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,317 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 94,548 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,213 miles

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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SYC 525L is a 1972 Saab 96 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 62,332 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 SYC 525L, 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 54 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 SYC 525L registered?

SYC 525L is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 19 September 1972.

Is SYC 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYC 525L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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