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WGS 551L

1973 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,466 mi
Last recorded36,466 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Saab 96 V443,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGS 551L
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 34,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,185 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,609 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 32,598 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,649 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,988 miles

Front Floor section corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,227 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 29,227 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 7 May 2013 29,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2007 25,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,415 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2006 23,415 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2005 23,017 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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WGS 551L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WGS 551L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGS 551L registered?

WGS 551L is a 1973 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is WGS 551L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGS 551L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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