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TEY 96L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,184 mi
Last recorded28,184 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEY 96L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 28,184 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 28,077 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 27,878 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 26,953 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 26,859 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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TEY 96L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TEY 96L, 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 TEY 96L registered?

TEY 96L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is TEY 96L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEY 96L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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