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FBO 991

1971 Saab 96 V4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

14,001 mi
Last recorded14,001 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBO 991
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,001 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both front brakes pulsating

Both outer cv boots perished

Both spare tyres flat

Floor pan and sills weakened by coirrosion outside of perscribed areas

Nearside rear inner wing (in boot) rusted

Nearside rear tyre perished

Petrol smell from front of vehicle, no visable leaks

Rear number plate incorrect colour

Wash wipe switch damaged

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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FBO 991 is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FBO 991, 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 FBO 991 registered?

FBO 991 is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is FBO 991 safe to buy?

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