2006 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · NU06 AEJ
2006 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 150,872 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2020.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Jun 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU06 AEJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2019
- 150,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU06 AEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Saab 9-3 (NU06 AEJ) between February 2009 and March 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2019 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
NU06 AEJ Mileage History
- 14/02/200973,339 mi
- 20/01/2010104,811 mi+31,472 mi
- 18/02/2011109,506 mi+4,695 mi
- 18/02/2011109,506 mi
- 20/03/2012113,786 mi+4,280 mi
- 06/03/2013119,424 mi+5,638 mi
- 28/02/2014125,551 mi+6,127 mi
- 05/03/2014125,551 mi
- 06/03/2015131,390 mi+5,839 mi
- 09/03/2015131,450 mi+60 mi
- 19/03/2016137,568 mi+6,118 mi
- 14/03/2017142,519 mi+4,951 mi
- 17/03/2018146,876 mi+4,357 mi
- 27/03/2018146,976 mi+100 mi
- 12/03/2019150,872 mi+3,896 mi
Average of roughly 7,700 miles per year across 15 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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