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GOP 895L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOP 895L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,801 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounts perished/splitting

n/s wiper blade small split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,799 miles

battery insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,799 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,772 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 75,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,630 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 75,630 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,019 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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GOP 895L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 43,590 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 GOP 895L, 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 53 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOP 895L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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