License plate check digit

Superbus SG

Originally posted by AntiDennisLance:

Yes due to the ordering algo, there are a lot of such similar sequences appearing within a series. Another interesting one is SBS35[b]35E, SBS7035E etc[/b]

Oh yes..lotsa them!

Others is:-
SBS3646T and SBS9846T
SBS2700B and SBS9300B

Cheers amd warm regards

SBS9818A SG

Also,

SBS (6500+X) = SBS (X)

Example being SBS 3616E and SBS 9816E.

off_service SG

TIB 9xx ? = SBS 96xx ?

for example..

TIB 928 G, SBS 9628 G
TIB 933 R, SBS 9633 R

SBS9818A SG

It's just addition of 8700 digits. There seems to be some sort of pattern for SBST regoes. Working to crack it.

AntiDennisLance SG

Exactly same pattern applies for every series not just SBS series. Be it EA - EZ, SH - SHB, PA - PB, CB, GA - GV, TIB, FA - FZ, SBA - SBZ, SCA - SCZ, SDA - SDZ, SFA - SFZ etc etc the pattern of emergence is exactly the same. They just look different because the starting check digit is different.

I've long cracked the so called "pattern" :p

SBS9818A SG

Yes, I know. But will have to work the SBST one out first before using it for the rest.

AntiDennisLance SG

Refer to my post on 29th Sep in this topic (1st page) for the full pattern.

off_service SG

Look properly. It's TIB 9xx and SBS 96xx and not both SBS.

SBS9818A SG

Originally posted by off_service:

Look properly. It's [b]TIB 9xx and SBS 96xx and not both SBS.[/b]

Oi, I talking about SBS regoes ONLY lah.

service_238 SG

It was opened by Teo Chee Hean on 23 August 1996. The first batch of AC Double-Decks were Leyland Olympian from SBS 9000 S - SBS 9199. I reckoned that they were introduced in phrases.

off_service SG

You are right. From 9000S to 9199C, it took almost one year for the buses to be introduced. 9199C came out just around the time as 9200G.

^tamago^ SG

i suppose they signed for 200 LO3x's but were apprehensive bout those LO3x's after shipment and they slowly took them in while hoping to discuss with Leyland to review the contract to stop buying them in but apparently failed.. so they came in slowly.. meanwhile the discussions with Volvo were oncoming probably cos SBST needs the DDs to cope with demands and they could have spoilt their relationship with Leyland by trying to go back on its words..

and tat's my deduction only..

off_service SG

Not really. As the buses are bodied by SBST themselves, generally they will take longer time to come out. Just like the Super Olympians, Habit buses and the gassies, they are kept for a period of time before going into service.

The_Bus_Guide SG

Can't be because Volvo had already absorbed Leyland at that time. If SBS was comprehensive with the LO 3x, then why would they order over 400 VO 3x? The VO is an LO with Volvo parts, after all.

^tamago^ SG

is it? i didn’t know that.. but the Volvo engine seem so much better than Leyland’s.. and i know the body is assembled in Hougang, Singapore..

SBS9818A SG

Yes, the VO is a LO outfitted with Volvo engine and electrical components. Some VOs in HK have Cummins LT10 engine! Besides, when SBST bought in the LOs, Leyland was already owned by Volvo and about to be shut down permanently.

Superbus SG

Indeed. And that's more than enough reasons why we should be proud to have the last Leylands ever in this world. Very Happy

Cheers and warm regards

SBS9818A SG

Yes, that's very true. Even the B10TL, darling of so many forumnites, is a direct descendant of the LO, with some modifications to the chassis. Just think, if Volvo hadn't bought over Leyland, we'd be riding on B10MDs and B7TLs.

service_238 SG

I realised that 2 Car Series has the same check digits with SBS
They are SCL and SDE. Check them out. You'll be surprised that those car check digits are the same as SBS.

I'm not sure of TIBS.

SBS9818A SG

For trucks GU also has the same check digits. I also noticed the same for SDE. Out of interest, RU registrations follow SBST check digits.

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