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RAB 62

1975 Saab 96 V4

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,804 mi
Last recorded61,804 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAB 62
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,568 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,360 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2023 61,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,038 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,704 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,283 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2011 57,195 miles

difficult to check corrosion due to excess undersealing

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 56,150 miles

difficult to check corrosion due to exessive undersealing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,892 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 52,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,195 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2007 47,195 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 44,147 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 44,147 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RAB 62 is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1975 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,909 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 RAB 62, 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 51 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 RAB 62 registered?

RAB 62 is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is RAB 62 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAB 62 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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