MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all four tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Saab 96 V4?
Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WDY 597M is a 1974 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 90%.
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 WDY 597M, 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 WDY 597M registered?
WDY 597M is a 1974 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 1 July 1974.
Is WDY 597M safe to buy?
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