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BCV 96K

1971 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,800 mi
Last recorded35,800 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 96K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,083 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 30,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,439 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,051 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 12,198 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 12,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 98,549 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2010 98,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both front seats have movement in their chassis

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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BCV 96K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 56,304 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 BCV 96K, 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 55 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 BCV 96K registered?

BCV 96K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 22 October 1971.

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