MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
chip in windscreen
front pads and discs low
front tyres wearing on edges
fuel pipes corroded
rear pads low
rear tyres low and wearing on inner edge
slight bulge to o/s/r tyre wall
slight leak to front exhaust joint
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
chip in windscreen
front pads and discs low
front tyres wearing on edges
fuel pipes corroded
rear pads low
rear tyres low and wearing on inner edge
slight leak to front exhaust joint
n/s door mirror damaged
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
slight leak to front exhaust section
steering rack damp
nearside door mirror
offside rear brake disc corroded
play in steering collume
rear exhaust leaking and corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror
nearside front tyre worn to limit
nearside rear tyre worn uneven and to limit
offside rear brake disc corroded
play in steering column
rear exhaust leaking and corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Talladega?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R653 WBC is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R653 WBC, 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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R653 WBC is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 12 January 1998.
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