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WMW 291K

1971 Saab 96 V4

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,222 mi
Last recorded81,222 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Saab 96 V456,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMW 291K
MakeSaab
Model96 V4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,677 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,004 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,003 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,534 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,516 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,699 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,130 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front floor pan corroded not within precribed area

offside and nearside sills corroded not within presribed area

offside rear floor slighty corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,399 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 74,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,040 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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WMW 291K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Saab 96 V4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 56,304 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 WMW 291K, 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 55 years old, this Saab 96 V4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WMW 291K is a 1971 Saab 96 V4, first registered on 2 December 1971.

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