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R856 KGP

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,368 mi
Last recorded45,368 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 KGP
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,368 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 45,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 80,465 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,804 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 61,108 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 61,108 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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R856 KGP is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R856 KGP, 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 R856 KGP registered?

R856 KGP is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R856 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 KGP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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