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XSG 240K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,781 mi
Last recorded7,781 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSG 240K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 7,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 6,670 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 6,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil pressure switch leaking

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 6,595 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 6,595 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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XSG 240K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSG 240K, 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

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What year was XSG 240K registered?

XSG 240K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 14 February 1972.

Is XSG 240K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSG 240K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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