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BDE 890K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

53,707 mi
Last recorded53,707 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 890K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat runners worn

front number plate delaminating

naerside front tyre cracking in tread area

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside vehicle structure has slight corrosion

rear brake drums have slight distortion

tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2009 53,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat runners worn

front number plate delaminating

naerside front tyre cracking in tread area

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside vehicle structure has slight corrosion

rear brake drums have slight distortion

tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2009 53,705 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor corroded

drivers seat runners worn

front number plate delaminating

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,985 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 49,954 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,325 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 47,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/side and n/side sills starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,909 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 42,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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BDE 890K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BDE 890K, 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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BDE 890K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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