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R208 CMA

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

183,757 mi
Last recorded183,757 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 CMA
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 183,757 miles

down pipe to middle exhaust section poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2009 183,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

down pipe to middle exhaust section poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2008 171,972 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 171,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat sheild loose rubbing exhaust system

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

O/S headlamp has condensation inside it slightly affecting beam pattern

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 171,944 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat sheild loose rubbing exhaust system

O/S headlamp has condensation inside it slightly affecting beam pattern

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 159,550 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 159,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 141,123 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 141,123 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R208 CMA is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R208 CMA, 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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R208 CMA is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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