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UYK 204M

1973 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,020 mi
Last recorded18,020 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYK 204M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 18,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 17,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 17,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 17,313 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 17,313 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,093 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 16,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,288 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 16,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,146 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,934 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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UYK 204M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1973 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 43,590 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 UYK 204M, 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 53 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 UYK 204M registered?

UYK 204M is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is UYK 204M safe to buy?

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