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NAO 26M

1973 Saab 96 V4

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAO 26M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 69,185 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 69,178 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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NAO 26M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 43,590 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 NAO 26M, 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 53 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NAO 26M?

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What year was NAO 26M registered?

NAO 26M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NAO 26M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAO 26M shows 3 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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