2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · EJ56 SXG
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 111,376 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 SXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2024
- 111,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 SXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (EJ56 SXG) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ56 SXG Mileage History
- 15/08/2022107,619 mi
- 15/08/2022107,145 mi-474 mi
- 23/09/2023110,112 mi+2,967 mi
- 14/12/2024111,376 mi+1,264 mi
- 14/12/2024111,376 mi
Average of roughly 1,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
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- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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