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R653 WBC

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,808 mi
Last recorded159,808 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 WBC
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 159,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 159,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 157,006 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight leak to front exhaust section

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Feb 2006 142,841 miles

nearside door mirror

offside rear brake disc corroded

play in steering collume

rear exhaust leaking and corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2006 142,836 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R653 WBC registered?

R653 WBC is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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