MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Talladega?
Based on 620 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R980 FAE is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R980 FAE, 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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How do I check the history of R980 FAE?
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What year was R980 FAE registered?
R980 FAE is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R980 FAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R980 FAE shows 3 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.
Does R980 FAE have outstanding finance?
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