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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5S3ET13M362800929 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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5S3ET13M362•••••• 2006 Saab 9-7X

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2006 Saab 9-7X build (4 vs 2).

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44on the model
18builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 2 Gasoline 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Fuel System May 2011
After filling the fuel tank the gauge is still reading empty. While driving the gauge jumped up to full then dropped back to empty
Vehicle Speed Control Jan 2011
The contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. While driving approximately 45-50 mph, the contact stated that the check engine light, engine down arrow light and stability track light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle suddenly slowed down. The contact was only able to drive…
Fuel/propulsion System Oct 2010
Have 2006 saab 97x....fuel gauge gives false reading causing one to run out of gas......fuel gauge will go from full to empty to a third full to out of gas back to full....very frustrating. Dealer said there was no recall so would cost out of pocket around 500 dollars to…
Fuel System May 2011
Heard a noise from the rear of my 2006 saab 9-7x SUV at one point. Shortly thereafter, the fuel gauge began acting erratically causing engine light to sporadically come on and go off. Due to inaccurate readings, I have run out of fuel twice even though the information center…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5S3ET13M362800929 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.