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TSS 259L

1972 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,865 mi
Last recorded37,865 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSS 259L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom plate (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,987 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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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TSS 259L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 55,528 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 TSS 259L, 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 54 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 TSS 259L registered?

TSS 259L is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is TSS 259L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSS 259L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSS 259L have outstanding finance?

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