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RSA 461J

1971 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,788 mi
Last recorded6,788 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSA 461J
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 6,788 miles

Extensive welding on vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2016 6,353 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 5,810 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2013 5,564 miles

Unable to assess underside due to underseal

Fail 17 May 2013 5,532 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Play in front passenger seat base

Various previous welding repairs poor

unable to fully assess undercarriage/floor conditions due to heavy underseal

Pass 29 May 2012 4,398 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 4,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 3,464 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

EXHAUST TAILBOX FOULING BODY.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H DOOR HINGES.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE AND SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT.

Pass 18 May 2010 2,907 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

EXHAUST KNOCKING AT REAR.

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F DOOR HINGES.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE AND SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT.

Pass 26 May 2009 2,365 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F DOOR HINGES.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE AND SOME SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 1,983 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE AND SOME SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 1,524 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING AT FRONT PIPE.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE AND SOME SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 1,161 miles

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS MISSING?

L/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

R/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT STEERING WHEEL.

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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RSA 461J is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSA 461J, 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 RSA 461J registered?

RSA 461J is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 21 June 1971.

Is RSA 461J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSA 461J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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