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TBH 420L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 420L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,518 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,018 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 81,013 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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TBH 420L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TBH 420L, 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 TBH 420L registered?

TBH 420L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is TBH 420L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBH 420L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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