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JKW 720P

1975 Saab 96 V4

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,201 mi
Last recorded20,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKW 720P
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 20,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 19,747 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,737 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 19,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower effort from nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 19,706 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2018 19,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,278 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

front brakes binding slightly

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 28 Jan 2016 17,578 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jan 2016 17,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

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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JKW 720P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKW 720P, 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 JKW 720P registered?

JKW 720P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JKW 720P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKW 720P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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