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FOT 293K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,969 mi
Last recorded62,969 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOT 293K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,969 miles

Handbrake performance only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,710 miles

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front cross member corroded

underside starting to corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2014 59,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front cross member corroded

underside starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,637 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front sill to floor corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,635 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front sill to floor corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,109 miles

centre exhaust mount split

nearside floor corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering uj

Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering uj

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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FOT 293K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOT 293K, 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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FOT 293K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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