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XCF 907K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,927 mi
Last recorded97,927 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCF 907K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 97,927 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 97,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 97,663 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,297 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,638 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hole in nearside front sill

Fail 30 Mar 2010 88,126 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hole in nearside front sill

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,373 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 87,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 86,668 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 86,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 86,638 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 86,638 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XCF 907K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XCF 907K, 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.

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What year was XCF 907K registered?

XCF 907K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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