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P185 WTX

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,992 mi
Last recorded121,992 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 WTX
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 121,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 121,992 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 120,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 114,863 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 114,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 110,240 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 97,043 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Talladega?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,662
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
position lamp(s) not working 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 31
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27
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P185 WTX is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 113,603 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 900 S Talladega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P185 WTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Talladega typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Talladega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P185 WTX registered?

P185 WTX is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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