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XTA 383K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

33,059 mi
Last recorded33,059 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 383K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,059 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT LOWER VALANCE CORRODED

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Fail 15 Mar 2017 33,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL EX CORRODED (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR & FLOOR TO INNER SILL EX CORRODED (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working OFFSIDE (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT LOWER VALANCE CORRODED

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,998 miles

oil leaks on engine

surface rust on front brake discs & pads possibly low

Fail 9 Mar 2015 32,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leaks on engine

surface rust on front brake discs & pads possibly low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,977 miles

coolant leak from expansion tank/cap

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer has one rubber mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Fail 21 Feb 2014 32,977 miles

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

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

coolant leak from expansion tank/cap

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer has one rubber mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,834 miles

battery insecure

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer box has one rubber mounting broken - exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 2 Oct 2012 32,834 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery insecure

oil leak(s) on engine

rear exhaust silencer box has one rubber mounting broken - exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,811 miles

battery insecure

n/s exterior door handle loose

oil leaks on engine

Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

oil leaks on engine

Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,509 miles

front panel rusting

offside front floor starting to rust

oil leak from engine

pads not checked

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,429 miles

n/s/f lower panel corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2009 32,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower panel corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,153 miles

n/s/r shock absorber lower bushes cracked & perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r shock absorber lower bushes cracked & perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,019 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 32,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,947 miles

both sills rusting not holed

wiper blades slitting on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2006 31,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both sills rusting not holed

wiper blades slitting on edges

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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XTA 383K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XTA 383K, 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 XTA 383K registered?

XTA 383K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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