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JYB 714K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,710 mi
Last recorded34,710 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 714K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,621 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,752 miles

nearside driveshaft gater clip slightly loose

Pass 18 May 2010 30,957 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

slight movement on both front brake calipers

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,237 miles

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven on outside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,505 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 25,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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JYB 714K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JYB 714K, 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 JYB 714K registered?

JYB 714K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 13 March 1972.

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