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TRF 673L

1973 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,893 mi
Last recorded19,893 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRF 673L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,893 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,211 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 19,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 May 2006 18,820 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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TRF 673L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Blue 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 TRF 673L, 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 TRF 673L registered?

TRF 673L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is TRF 673L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRF 673L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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