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KRS 714P

1975 Saab 96 V4

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,048 mi
Last recorded61,048 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 714P
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,048 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 60,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight bind in nearside front brake

Fail 16 Sep 2013 56,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no rear fog lamp fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2006 56,369 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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KRS 714P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,909 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 KRS 714P, 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 51 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 KRS 714P registered?

KRS 714P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 25 August 1975.

Is KRS 714P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRS 714P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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