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DBY 602M

1971 Saab 96 V4

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,612 mi
Last recorded48,612 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 602M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 48,612 miles

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

parking brake only just makes efficiency

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 46,884 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 46,884 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake just meeting requirments

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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DBY 602M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 56,304 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 DBY 602M, 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 55 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 DBY 602M registered?

DBY 602M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DBY 602M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 602M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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