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R714 ABE

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,666 mi
Last recorded132,666 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 ABE
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,666 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 118,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch action stiff

offside rear tyre inner tread worn to legal limit,recommend renewal of tyre as soon as possible

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 15 Jan 2008 118,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch action stiff

offside rear tyre inner tread worn to legal limit,recommend renewal of tyre as soon as possible

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 17 Jan 2007 104,853 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 104,848 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front and offside rear tyre inner treads wearing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 91,894 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 91,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R714 ABE is a 1998 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 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 107,583 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 R714 ABE, 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 28 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 R714 ABE registered?

R714 ABE is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R714 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 ABE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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