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YWP 945M

1974 Saab 96 V4

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,682 mi
Last recorded22,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWP 945M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 22,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 21,947 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 21,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absober mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle underside covered in thick underseal.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 21,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,243 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 20,243 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,150 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,758 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 19,758 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 19,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,663 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 19,598 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 19,578 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
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YWP 945M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,982 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 YWP 945M, 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 52 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YWP 945M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 14 March 1974.

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