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UPX 445F

1968 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,577 mi
Last recorded10,577 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPX 445F
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 13 Mar 2014 10,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 21 Mar 2013 2,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 20 Mar 2013 2,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 607 miles

all suspension bushes have deterioration but no excess play

underside of vehicle including brake lines etc have a coating of underseal

Fail 20 Dec 2011 607 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all suspension bushes have deterioration but no excess play

underside of vehicle including brake lines etc have a coating of underseal

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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UPX 445F is a 1968 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPX 445F, 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 58 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 UPX 445F registered?

UPX 445F is a 1968 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 16 January 1968.

Is UPX 445F safe to buy?

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