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LLB 517P

1975 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Saab 96 V450,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLB 517P
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,811 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,555 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,899 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,934 miles

Front slight blow on exaust manifold

Fail 15 Aug 2018 52,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front slight blow on exaust manifold

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,863 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,898 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 47,897 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,704 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 43,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,908 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,905 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,300 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 40,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LLB 517P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LLB 517P, 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.

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What year was LLB 517P registered?

LLB 517P is a 1975 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 18 December 1975.

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