MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
free play in top column mounts
front down pipe flexi joint worn and weakened
fuel tank straps corroded
offside rear outer arch filled
wiper refills fitted which smear slightly
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front down pipe flexi joint worn and weakened
fuel tank straps corroded
offside rear outer arch filled
wiper refills fitted which smear slightly
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
inner face of offside rear brake disc corroded.
minimal reserve travel on park brake lever.
nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment of child seat.
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Talladega?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R461 NRF is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R461 NRF, 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 R461 NRF registered?
R461 NRF is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R461 NRF safe to buy?
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