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RSG 759M

1973 Saab 96 V4

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

981 mi
Last recorded981 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 759M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 981 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber bobbins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 981 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber bobbins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,775 miles

Offside Front flexy hose slightly twisted

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,304 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,134 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,360 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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RSG 759M is a 1973 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 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 RSG 759M, 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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What year was RSG 759M registered?

RSG 759M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 5 September 1973.

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The MOT history for RSG 759M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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