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FMA 861K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,395 mi
Last recorded22,395 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 861K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,088 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 13,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear o/s and front o/s tyres have sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear o/s and front o/s tyres have sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,898 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,948 miles

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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FMA 861K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Beige with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMA 861K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMA 861K registered?

FMA 861K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is FMA 861K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMA 861K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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