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ONK 176M

1973 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,166 mi
Last recorded56,166 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Saab 9649,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONK 176M
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,927 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 55,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,281 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,281 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,716 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,583 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,187 miles

o/s front brake starting to bind

Fail 16 Jul 2012 51,187 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake starting to bind

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre starting to pearish on outter wall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre starting to pearish on outter wall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,678 miles

both front tyres side walls perrished slightly.

corroison in area of offside jacking points.

oil leak.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 49,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls perrished slightly

corrosion in area of offside front jacking point

Pass 14 May 2009 49,065 miles

offside front floor corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ONK 176M is a 1973 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 ONK 176M, 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.

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What year was ONK 176M registered?

ONK 176M is a 1973 Saab 96, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is ONK 176M safe to buy?

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