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UPL 451M

1974 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 451M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 42,706 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,051 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,051 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,061 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,736 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,279 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 33,279 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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UPL 451M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UPL 451M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPL 451M registered?

UPL 451M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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