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CTX 383J

1971 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTX 383J
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,745 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 46,734 miles

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,036 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 35,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 32,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front door insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,216 miles

offside front door insecure

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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CTX 383J is a 1971 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CTX 383J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTX 383J registered?

CTX 383J is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is CTX 383J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTX 383J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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