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GYE 14J

1971 Saab 96 V4

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,425 mi
Last recorded69,425 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYE 14J
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,425 miles

advise corrosion rear

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,377 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,342 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,427 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,660 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 64,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,420 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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GYE 14J is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Beige with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYE 14J, 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 GYE 14J registered?

GYE 14J is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is GYE 14J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYE 14J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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