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R279 HPN

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,416 mi
Last recorded108,416 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 HPN
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 108,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 106,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side hand brake cable outer casing in poor condition but working OK.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 95,094 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 95,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

chips to screen

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

oil leak

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2005 165,590 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 165,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R279 HPN 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 66.7%.

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 R279 HPN, 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 R279 HPN registered?

R279 HPN is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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