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UYB 775M

1973 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,196 mi
Last recorded1,196 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 775M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 1,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,073 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorshut (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,723 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,308 miles

both rear cills have corrosion to them advise underseal removed repair nessesary and re seal underside

Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,535 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,884 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 87,884 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

mid cross-member corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,951 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 84,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/s floor side corroded.

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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UYB 775M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UYB 775M, 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 UYB 775M registered?

UYB 775M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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