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BPW 164J

1971 Saab 96

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,935 mi
Last recorded37,935 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Saab 9654,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 164J
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 37,935 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 37,427 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,048 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 96?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
brake recording little or no effort 55
Stop lamp not working 52
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BPW 164J is a 1971 Saab 96 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 54,377 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 96 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPW 164J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPW 164J registered?

BPW 164J is a 1971 Saab 96, first registered on 11 March 1971.

Is BPW 164J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPW 164J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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