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VNM 374K

1972 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,493 mi
Last recorded64,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 96 V455,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNM 374K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,493 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 64,476 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe flange (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer insecure and blowing (7.1.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

strong smell of fuel from unknown source

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 99,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Pass 15 Jun 2009 99,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Fail 3 Apr 2008 99,016 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust also brake ferrules advise to clean re inspect then wax oil to protect ADVISE ONLY

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,016 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust also brake ferrules advise to clean re inspect then wax oil to protect ADVISE ONLY

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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VNM 374K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 55,528 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 VNM 374K, 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 54 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 VNM 374K registered?

VNM 374K is a 1972 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is VNM 374K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNM 374K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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