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R522 VBU

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

147,620 mi
Last recorded147,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 VBU
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 147,620 miles

Center brake light has a segment out

N/S rear hand brake cable ex corroision

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2006 147,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 147,620 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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