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VGO 956R

1977 Saab 96

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,871 mi
Last recorded52,871 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Saab 9642,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 956R
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of car.

Fail 27 Aug 2024 52,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of car.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,699 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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VGO 956R is a 1977 Saab 96 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 42,207 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 VGO 956R, 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 49 years old, this Saab 96 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VGO 956R registered?

VGO 956R is a 1977 Saab 96, first registered on 21 May 1977.

Is VGO 956R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 956R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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