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R198 ADC

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,501 mi
Last recorded120,501 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 ADC
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 120,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 117,032 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 117,030 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 111,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R198 ADC is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R198 ADC, 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 R198 ADC registered?

R198 ADC is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R198 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 ADC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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