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R940 FGC

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,869 mi
Last recorded156,869 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 156,869 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated becoming excessively.

Fail 2 May 2008 156,869 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated becoming excessively.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 150,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 150,999 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 143,235 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 143,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R940 FGC is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R940 FGC, 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 R940 FGC registered?

R940 FGC is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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