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JBK 542P

1975 Saab 96 V4

Cream Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBK 542P
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 81,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,038 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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JBK 542P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Cream with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,909 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 JBK 542P, 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 51 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 JBK 542P registered?

JBK 542P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JBK 542P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBK 542P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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