MOT Status
Mileage
34,518 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of RFW 266M?
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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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