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R269 DDS

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,067 mi
Last recorded83,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 DDS
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,507 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,272 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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R269 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R269 DDS, 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 R269 DDS registered?

R269 DDS is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R269 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 DDS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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