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PPG 498L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,777 mi
Last recorded26,777 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 498L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,147 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 24,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,399 miles

Both front seats have slight movement

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,937 miles

both rear brake hose ferral starting to corrode.

front & rear suspension corroded

rear exhaust has minor leak of gases.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,936 miles

front & rear suspension corroded,

outer sills starting to corrode.

rear brake hose ferrals corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 20,936 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front & rear suspension corroded,

outer sills starting to corrode.

rear brake hose ferrals corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,926 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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PPG 498L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PPG 498L, 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 PPG 498L registered?

PPG 498L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is PPG 498L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPG 498L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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