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R811 OWT

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,006 mi
Last recorded131,006 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 OWT
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 131,006 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 131,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 122,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 116,938 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 116,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 109,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 109,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R811 OWT is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R811 OWT, 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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R811 OWT is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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