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AOD 775L

1972 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,710 mi
Last recorded60,710 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 775L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,308 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 59,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

near side rear tyre has cracking in the tread but no cords are visable

Pass 13 May 2013 59,817 miles

near side rear tyre has cracking in the tread but no cords are visable

Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,796 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 59,728 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
609
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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AOD 775L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 55,528 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 V4 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOD 775L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 V4 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOD 775L registered?

AOD 775L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is AOD 775L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOD 775L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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