2006 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LJ55 VUB
2006 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 108,763 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ55 VUB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 108,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ55 VUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (LJ55 VUB) between January 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LJ55 VUB Mileage History
- 20/01/2022102,018 mi
- 21/08/2023107,221 mi+5,203 mi
- 22/08/2023107,224 mi+3 mi
- 12/09/2024108,763 mi+1,539 mi
Average of roughly 2,550 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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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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