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PRM 560M

1974 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,808 mi
Last recorded34,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRM 560M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,808 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes wearing

floor pan rusty in places

inner floor pan has been heavly welded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

floor pan has been heavly welded from inside

outer floor pan corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,040 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front seal to floor pan corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,465 miles

bonnent broken-but secures shut

front indicators faded

slight corrosion n.s.f suspension turrett

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,450 miles

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

bonnet hinge broken-shuts secure

both front indicators fading

corrosion to both front suspension turrets(welded under on floor pan)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,611 miles

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 18 Jun 2007 29,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,501 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 28,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes binding slightly

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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PRM 560M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,982 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 PRM 560M, 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 52 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 PRM 560M registered?

PRM 560M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is PRM 560M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRM 560M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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