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UJT 544L

1973 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,037 mi
Last recorded53,037 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJT 544L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 53,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 52,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,321 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 50,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,278 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 49,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,579 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,690 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 46,685 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f floor to sill holed at jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,703 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,908 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 44,893 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,197 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 44,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,415 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 43,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,170 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,723 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2008 41,719 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,326 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,367 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,551 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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UJT 544L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJT 544L, 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 UJT 544L registered?

UJT 544L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 9 February 1973.

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