2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · YT06 NAE
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 108,879 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2018.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Feb 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT06 NAE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2017
- 108,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT06 NAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (YT06 NAE) between March 2009 and February 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
YT06 NAE Mileage History
- 04/03/200942,960 mi
- 18/03/201047,793 mi+4,833 mi
- 07/03/201156,999 mi+9,206 mi
- 08/03/201157,039 mi+40 mi
- 12/03/201264,491 mi+7,452 mi
- 16/03/201373,082 mi+8,591 mi
- 04/03/201481,328 mi+8,246 mi
- 07/03/201481,393 mi+65 mi
- 10/03/201590,576 mi+9,183 mi
- 09/02/201697,776 mi+7,200 mi
- 09/02/201697,776 mi
- 07/02/2017108,876 mi+11,100 mi
- 11/02/2017108,879 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,300 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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