1973 Saab 96 V4 1.5L Petrol · RSG 759M
1973 Saab 96 V4 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1973. Recorded mileage 981 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 96 V4
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RSG 759M Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2022
- 981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RSG 759M Mileage History
- 30/11/201198,360 mi
- 24/11/201299,134 mi+774 mi
- 08/03/201499,304 mi+170 mi
- 29/08/201599,417 mi+113 mi
- 22/10/201699,775 mi+358 mi
- 22/02/202199,897 mi+122 mi
- 25/02/2022981 mi-98,916 mi
- 25/02/2022981 mi
Average of roughly -9,510 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RSG 759M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Saab 96 V4 (RSG 759M) between November 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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