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Vehicle recall R/2005/167

Saab 9-3 recall: Rear axle hub may not be to specification

DVSA recall R/2005/167 names the Saab 9-3. It was launched 3 January 2006. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2005/167
Launched
3 January 2006
Issued by
SAAB
Manufacturer reference
15022
Vehicles
571 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The hardening process applied to the rear wheel bearing inner ring may be incorrect. There is a possibility that a rumbling noise may become apparent which if not checked could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the hub and severely impaired road holding/handling.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the date stamp on the rear wheel hubs. Where necessary replace the hub bearing assembly.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Saab 9-3not recorded571
Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

  • R/2006/047 Reduced braking performance 17 May 2006, Saab 9-3
  • R/2005/021 Fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail 4 May 2005, Saab 9-3
  • R/2004/186 Seat belt may not retract 4 February 2005, Saab 9-3
  • R/2003/181 Possible fault in the locking mechanism of the front seat recliner. 10 March 2004, Saab 9-3
  • R/2007/170 Handbrake may fail 17 December 2007, Saab 9-3
  • R/2003/005 Detachable tow bar may become insecure. 10 January 2003, Saab 9-5, Saab 9-3

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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