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R247 XJV

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 XJV
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 116,170 miles

all brake discs corroded,exhaust weak,play in n/s front suspention arm bush, parking brake cables corroded.

noise from engine alternator area.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 116,170 miles

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.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,301 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 92,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 87,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 87,143 miles

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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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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