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EAA 96K

1972 Saab 96 V4

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242 mi
Last recorded242 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 96K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 242 miles

all suspension rubber bushes have age related cracking

corrosion to both rear tow eyes

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r towing eye (6.1.B.2)

all tyres age cracking

fuel filler neck perished

no/plate lights dim

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r towing eye (6.1.B.2)

all tyres age cracking

fuel filler neck perished

no/plate lights dim

Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,359 miles

offside front floor corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2006 99,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front floor corroded

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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EAA 96K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAA 96K, 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 EAA 96K registered?

EAA 96K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 5 January 1972.

Is EAA 96K safe to buy?

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