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R452 GPT

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,939 mi
Last recorded140,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 GPT
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 140,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 140,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 133,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,946 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 126,945 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 115,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 108,085 miles

o/s/r tyre cut but not through to cord

Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,386 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,911 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 92,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise front number plate

Pass 14 Jul 2007 88,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R452 GPT is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R452 GPT, 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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R452 GPT is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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