MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Center brake light has a segment out
N/S rear hand brake cable ex corroision
Rear number plate damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
center brake light has a segment out
n/s rear hand brake cable ex corrosion
rear number plate damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Center brake light has a segment out
N/S rear hand brake cable ex corroision
rear number plate damaged
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Talladega?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R522 VBU is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R522 VBU, 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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How do I check the history of R522 VBU?
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What year was R522 VBU registered?
R522 VBU is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R522 VBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R522 VBU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R522 VBU have outstanding finance?
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