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PYC 135L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYC 135L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 98,493 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Rack gaiter clip missing.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,840 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,813 miles

Front coil springs rusty

front crossmember and drivers footwell have slight corrosoin

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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PYC 135L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PYC 135L, 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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How do I check the history of PYC 135L?

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What year was PYC 135L registered?

PYC 135L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is PYC 135L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYC 135L shows 10 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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