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RPC 881L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,299 mi
Last recorded57,299 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 881L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,779 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,836 miles

centre exhaust mount poor

front drive shaft boots perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,547 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,508 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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RPC 881L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RPC 881L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPC 881L registered?

RPC 881L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is RPC 881L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPC 881L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPC 881L have outstanding finance?

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