CarVerify

Free Car Check

WMJ 140K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Gold Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,097 mi
Last recorded84,097 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMJ 140K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,097 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 83,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Near & Off Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,218 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,780 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,084 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,034 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,963 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,950 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,591 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 77,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 77,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,964 miles

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
Full Saab 96 V4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WMJ 140K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 55,528 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 WMJ 140K, 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 54 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 WMJ 140K?

You can check the full history of WMJ 140K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WMJ 140K registered?

WMJ 140K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is WMJ 140K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMJ 140K shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMJ 140K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WMJ 140K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.