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LPB 96K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

45,286 mi
Last recorded45,286 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 96K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,286 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 4,468 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 4,468 miles

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 4,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn traylingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 4,118 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 3,990 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 3,773 miles

inner sill

Fail 10 Jun 2016 3,764 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner sill

Pass 11 Jun 2015 3,470 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 2,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks to tread pattern

Fail 14 Jun 2014 2,844 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks to tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2013 1,507 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 1,187 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,880 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 99,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 98,822 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 98,811 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 96,001 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 95,949 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 94,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 94,298 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 93,920 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak

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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LPB 96K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 LPB 96K, 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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LPB 96K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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