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VTB 944L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTB 944L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,822 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 74,822 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,685 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 67,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 66,205 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 66,204 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 64,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 61,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,455 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 58,453 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.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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VTB 944L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VTB 944L, 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 VTB 944L registered?

VTB 944L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 21 February 1973.

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