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ULL 96M

1974 Saab 96 V4

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULL 96M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front o/s engine bay bulkhead corrosion by wiper motor (not excessive)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear o/s/r inner wing upper section corrosion x2 areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r under body corrosion by leading arms (not excessive) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f floor area & centre floor area corroded.

Nearside Front n/s/f indicator lamp poor condition.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor & inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,300 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f jack point & inner wheel arch area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s section boot floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner arch upper section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner wing upper section & bulkhead corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,722 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f jack point corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner section wing (boot area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r boot floor corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f jack point corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner section wing (boot area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r boot floor corroded.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,541 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer c/v joint gators poor condition. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r top shock mount inner wing (within boot) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower door rusty

Offside Front Lower door rusty

Offside Rear wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,784 miles

Oil leak ()

centre rubber exhaust mounting split

Fail 28 Mar 2018 53,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

centre rubber exhaust mounting split

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 49,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,462 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,110 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,838 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,668 miles

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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ULL 96M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1974 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 34,982 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 ULL 96M, 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 52 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 ULL 96M registered?

ULL 96M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 18 January 1974.

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