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MKL 847P

1976 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,183 mi
Last recorded46,183 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKL 847P
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,183 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 46,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear fog light fitted (not required on pre 1st april 1980 vehicles)

no rear seat belt's fitted (not required due to vehicle age)

slight play in the offside wheel assembly possable track rod end or steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2011 45,923 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear fog light fitted (not required on pre 1st april 1980 vehicles)

no rear seat belt's fitted (not required due to vehicle age)

slight play in the offside wheel assembly possable track rod end or steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 45,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,115 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 45,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,963 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 44,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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MKL 847P is a 1976 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MKL 847P, 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 50 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 MKL 847P registered?

MKL 847P is a 1976 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 2 February 1976.

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