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OKF 598M

1974 Saab 96

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,319 mi
Last recorded67,319 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Saab 9638,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKF 598M
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,319 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,312 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 67,305 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,651 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 66,651 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,657 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,126 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 64,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 63,586 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 96?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
brake recording little or no effort 55
Stop lamp not working 52
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OKF 598M is a 1974 Saab 96 in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 38,594 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKF 598M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 52 years old, this Saab 96 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKF 598M registered?

OKF 598M is a 1974 Saab 96, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is OKF 598M safe to buy?

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