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YWV 982K

1972 Saab 96

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,867 mi
Last recorded9,867 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWV 982K
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,867 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,830 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,824 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion around o/s & n/s front & rear prescribed & non prescirbed areas,previous repairs & heavily undersealed.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

surface corrosion around body & structure,wouldn't penerate at test.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,440 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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YWV 982K is a 1972 Saab 96 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWV 982K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWV 982K registered?

YWV 982K is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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