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OCT 43M

1971 Saab 96 V4

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,856 mi
Last recorded66,856 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 43M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2009 66,856 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 66,856 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 66,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2006 65,343 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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OCT 43M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OCT 43M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCT 43M registered?

OCT 43M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OCT 43M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 43M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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