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LPT 581P

1975 Saab 96 V4

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,145 mi
Last recorded50,145 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPT 581P
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,145 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,115 miles

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner valance corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,036 miles

front valance corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,009 miles

front valance corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,975 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,965 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,888 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 49,650 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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LPT 581P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LPT 581P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPT 581P registered?

LPT 581P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 6 August 1975.

Is LPT 581P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPT 581P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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