MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R998 LKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R998 LKO 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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