2006 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · EJ56 TBU
2006 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 69,152 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 TBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 69,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 TBU 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 TBU) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EJ56 TBU Mileage History
- 01/03/202267,440 mi
- 27/02/202368,227 mi+787 mi
- 22/02/202468,541 mi+314 mi
- 24/02/202568,857 mi+316 mi
- 25/02/202669,152 mi+295 mi
Average of roughly 429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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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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