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OYM 749L

1972 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,300 mi
Last recorded13,300 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 749L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 13,300 miles

sills floor chassi underbody req wax oil grease through out

Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,133 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,697 miles

oil leak and wax oil

Pass 2 Aug 2014 11,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 10,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,879 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 8,642 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,457 miles

sills floor chassi surface rust advise to wax oil

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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OYM 749L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYM 749L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OYM 749L?

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What year was OYM 749L registered?

OYM 749L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is OYM 749L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYM 749L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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