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R708 RBV

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 RBV
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,283 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 91,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 80,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 80,008 miles

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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R708 RBV is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R708 RBV, 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 R708 RBV registered?

R708 RBV is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R708 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 RBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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