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YPT 403L

1973 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,711 mi
Last recorded25,711 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPT 403L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 25,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 25,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 23,357 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 22,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 21,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 19,418 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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YPT 403L is a 1973 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YPT 403L, 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 YPT 403L registered?

YPT 403L is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is YPT 403L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPT 403L shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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