MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sdes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake slight drag
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear d/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has small cracks in tread pattern [advice replace]
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CE08 TCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 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 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 TCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CE08 TCU registered?
CE08 TCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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