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WDY 597M

1974 Saab 96 V4

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,896 mi
Last recorded60,896 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Saab 96 V434,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDY 597M
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,876 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 58,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,925 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,693 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,511 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007

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

Pass 16 May 2006 51,581 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for WDY 597M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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