2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · MT06 FKG
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 162,208 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT06 FKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 162,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT06 FKG 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 (MT06 FKG) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.
MT06 FKG Mileage History
- 09/04/2025155,119 mi
- 14/04/2025155,239 mi+120 mi
- 24/04/2025155,363 mi+124 mi
- 21/04/2026162,192 mi+6,829 mi
- 22/04/2026162,208 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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