MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
offside front sill corroded not within precribed areas
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil leak
both front headlamp reflectors discolored but not affecting pattern
n/s/rear rubber brake pipe ends corroded slightly
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
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 dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?
Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RPK 183M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 RPK 183M, 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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RPK 183M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 15 October 1973.
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