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SGL 778M

1974 Saab 96 V4

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,563 mi
Last recorded32,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGL 778M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 312,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,187 miles

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,131 miles

advanced corrosion on nearside front wing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 31,080 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,941 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advanced corrosion in nearside front wing

nearside door frame weak and moulding insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,935 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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SGL 778M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,982 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 SGL 778M, 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 52 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 SGL 778M registered?

SGL 778M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 6 March 1974.

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