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R514 FSC

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,630 mi
Last recorded15,630 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 FSC
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 15,630 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 15,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 149,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 149,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 141,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 141,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 132,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 131,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R514 FSC is a 1997 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 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 R514 FSC, 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 R514 FSC registered?

R514 FSC is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R514 FSC safe to buy?

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