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KUE 400L

1972 Saab 96 V4

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,915 mi
Last recorded52,915 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUE 400L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,915 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished advise replacement as soon as possible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,863 miles

Nearside Front Floor to sill holed and corroded at jacking point, not in a prescribed area

Rear fog light tell tale inoperative

Fail 16 Aug 2021 51,857 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor to sill corroded at jacking point

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake imbalanced. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. No effort recorded on offside as nearside locked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog light tell tale inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front floor at jacking point holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 47,718 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front floor at jacking point holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,359 miles

Offside front floor at jacking point holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 31 May 2016 45,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front floor at jacking point holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,137 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 42,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 41,906 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear fog lamp insecure

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,250 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

front and rear fleible brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,178 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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KUE 400L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KUE 400L, 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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What year was KUE 400L registered?

KUE 400L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 15 December 1972.

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