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BPN 989K

1971 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPN 989K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,699 miles

Advise both rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,336 miles

Advise coolant leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2014 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Advise coolant leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,024 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,009 miles

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

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

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

Advise brake fluid level is low

Advise coolant leaking badly

Advise engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 65,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,888 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 64,888 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion on nearside rear inner wing outside of prescibed areas

tread on both rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 22 Nov 2007 64,752 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corrosion on nearside rear inner wing outside of prescibed areas

tread on both rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,566 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres show deteriation

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
Full Saab 96 V4 reliability report

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BPN 989K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BPN 989K, 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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BPN 989K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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