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R998 LKO

1997 Saab 900 S Talladega

Red Petrol 1940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,147 mi
Last recorded110,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega113,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 LKO
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,940cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 109,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 103,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,458 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 102,458 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R998 LKO is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega in Red with a 1,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R998 LKO, 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 R998 LKO registered?

R998 LKO is a 1997 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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