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GBO 82N

1974 Saab 96 V4

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,045 mi
Last recorded22,045 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBO 82N
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 22,045 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,897 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubber grommet into rear drum deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 21,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubber grommet into rear drum deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 21,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,534 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,387 miles

slight imballance on rear brakes

water leak on engine

Pass 3 May 2012 21,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 21,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,280 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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GBO 82N is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,982 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 GBO 82N, 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 52 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBO 82N registered?

GBO 82N is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GBO 82N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBO 82N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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