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UJW 926L

1971 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 926L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 54,377 miles

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

front discs pitting

rubber ex mounts broken

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,841 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 53,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,896 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,572 miles

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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UJW 926L is a 1971 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 54,377 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 UJW 926L, 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 55 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJW 926L registered?

UJW 926L is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is UJW 926L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJW 926L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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