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ONP 260L

1972 Saab 96 V4

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,017 mi
Last recorded70,017 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONP 260L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,017 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,639 miles

Rear suspension arms and mounts corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,297 miles

Front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 63,915 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 63,915 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,283 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,253 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,979 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 57,979 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch very poor

n/s/r shock damp

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,154 miles

advisory are as last VT32

Fail 26 Jan 2007 56,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs are corroded and both back plates

o/s/f ,n/s/f, and n/s/r tyres are parished

rear suspension staps are damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,575 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 55,575 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion n/s sill

corrosion o/s/ door top hindge

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre side walls perished

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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ONP 260L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ONP 260L, 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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ONP 260L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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