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OGL 235

1963 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 841cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,315 mi
Last recorded39,315 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1963 Saab 9626,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGL 235
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine841cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 39,315 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 39,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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OGL 235 is a 1963 Saab 96 in Blue with a 841cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 26,014 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 OGL 235, 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 63 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGL 235 registered?

OGL 235 is a 1963 Saab 96, first registered on 1 September 1963.

Is OGL 235 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGL 235 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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