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UYR 803M

1973 Saab 96 V4

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,066 mi
Last recorded62,066 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYR 803M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,066 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,570 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 59,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,519 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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UYR 803M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UYR 803M, 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

How do I check the history of UYR 803M?

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What year was UYR 803M registered?

UYR 803M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is UYR 803M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYR 803M shows 6 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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