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BPP 457K

1971 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,885 mi
Last recorded52,885 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPP 457K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,569 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,934 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 49,932 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,220 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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BPP 457K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BPP 457K, 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 BPP 457K registered?

BPP 457K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is BPP 457K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPP 457K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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