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R83 DDS

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,800 mi
Last recorded129,800 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 DDS
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2008 129,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 116,647 miles

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

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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R83 DDS is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R83 DDS, 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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What year was R83 DDS registered?

R83 DDS is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R83 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 DDS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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