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R82 UGC

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,971 mi
Last recorded120,971 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 UGC
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 120,971 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 112,046 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 111,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2005 104,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R82 UGC 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 R82 UGC, 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 R82 UGC registered?

R82 UGC is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R82 UGC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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