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BUJ 52K

1971 Saab 96 V4

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,339 mi
Last recorded25,339 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 52K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,339 miles

coolant leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

nearside rear brake weak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,043 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,093 miles

O/S Handbrake effort lower than N/S

Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,360 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,736 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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BUJ 52K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BUJ 52K, 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 BUJ 52K registered?

BUJ 52K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is BUJ 52K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUJ 52K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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