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PUO 778M

1974 Saab 96 V4

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 778M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,379 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp mountings deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,250 miles

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

offside front and offside rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 84,511 miles

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

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

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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PUO 778M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PUO 778M, 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 PUO 778M registered?

PUO 778M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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