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P437 TAB

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 TAB
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 88,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P437 TAB is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P437 TAB, 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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P437 TAB is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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