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WJA 318K

1972 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,852 mi
Last recorded11,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJA 318K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 11,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,605 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 7,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,365 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,165 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 7,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 7,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,730 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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WJA 318K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJA 318K, 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.

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What year was WJA 318K registered?

WJA 318K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is WJA 318K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJA 318K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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