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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2006 Saab 9-3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 179 total for the year
Median mileage
87,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Saab 9-3, 1% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,800 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Intermittent problem with door locks, sometimes the driver's side, sometimes one of the other 3 doors, the door lock will not lock the door; or sometimes is the opposite where it will not unlock the door”

NHTSA complaint #10436523, filed 2011-11, 87,800 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200711%
200611%
200421%
200213%
200112%
199912%

Other parts of the 2006 Saab 9-3

Air bags
87 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Saab 9-3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology