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PPB 705L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,093 mi
Last recorded13,093 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 705L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,507 miles

engine oil leak present

Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,798 miles

light corrosion to outer sills and suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,759 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,737 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 8,737 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,661 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 8,500 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 8,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PPB 705L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PPB 705L, 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.

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What year was PPB 705L registered?

PPB 705L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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