MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake discs corroded,exhaust weak,play in n/s front suspention arm bush, parking brake cables corroded.
noise from engine alternator area.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
all brake discs corroded,exhaust weak,play in n/s front suspention arm bush, parking brake cables corroded.
noise from engine alternator area.
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers front tyre sidewall damage but not down to cords
passenger rear tyre out of shape
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers front tyre side wall damage but not down to cords
passenger rear tyre out of shape
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Talladega?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R247 XJV is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R247 XJV, 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 R247 XJV registered?
R247 XJV is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R247 XJV safe to buy?
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