MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked Front bracket (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower suspension arm mounts (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Front bracket (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure Front and rear bolts (2.4.G.3a)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?
Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VWM 553L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VWM 553L, 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 VWM 553L registered?
VWM 553L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 30 March 1973.
Is VWM 553L safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWM 553L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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