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PXC 208M

1971 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,215 mi
Last recorded62,215 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXC 208M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,697 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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PXC 208M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXC 208M, 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 PXC 208M registered?

PXC 208M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PXC 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXC 208M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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