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NYD 323L

1972 Saab 96

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,875 mi
Last recorded3,875 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Saab 9662,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYD 323L
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 3,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 2,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 2,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 1,905 miles

Front Antiroll bar bushes perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle limit straps deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 1,905 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Antiroll bar bushes perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Axle limit straps deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 1,625 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake has slight restricted movement

Pass 18 Apr 2016 1,587 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 1,311 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 1,311 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 1,157 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 1,157 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 1,090 miles

o/s/f ball joint boot perished

o/s/r spring platform rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2013 1,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both o/s/f upper and lower ball joints boots perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 949 miles

o/s/f discs back plate rusty

o/s/f lower ball joint boot perished

rear brake pipes starting to rust

o/s/f centre floor getting rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2012 946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f centre floor getting rusty

o/s/f discs back plate rusty

o/s/f lower ball joint boot perished

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 31 Mar 2011 922 miles

Nearside tyre on 2.5mm

Offside rear brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 133 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2010 133 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,721 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and perished

Offside front anti-roll bar bush perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2008 99,643 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front calaper slightly sticky

o/s swivle b all rubbers perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,807 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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NYD 323L is a 1972 Saab 96 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NYD 323L, 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 NYD 323L registered?

NYD 323L is a 1972 Saab 96, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is NYD 323L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYD 323L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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