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SSY 628M

1973 Saab 96 V4

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,403 mi
Last recorded29,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 628M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,698 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 May 2014 28,698 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2013 28,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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SSY 628M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SSY 628M, 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 SSY 628M registered?

SSY 628M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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