2006 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S24 YAR
2006 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 105,548 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S24 YAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 105,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
S24 YAR 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 (S24 YAR) between December 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear - cords visible outer edges (5.”; “Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
S24 YAR Mileage History
- 12/12/202293,596 mi
- 17/05/202497,739 mi+4,143 mi
- 23/04/2025100,745 mi+3,006 mi
- 23/04/2025100,749 mi+4 mi
- 05/05/2026105,548 mi+4,799 mi
Average of roughly 3,520 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: 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
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- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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