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RFW 266M

1971 Saab 96 V4

Orange Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

34,518 mi
Last recorded34,518 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFW 266M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2006 34,518 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding

Both front indicators faded slightly

Both outer door skins not secured to lower door frame

Enigne very noisy in opperation

Front exhaust pipes very rusty

Indicator "visual" warning not working

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished

Vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

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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RFW 266M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Orange with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 RFW 266M, 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.

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What year was RFW 266M registered?

RFW 266M is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RFW 266M safe to buy?

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