The following chart shows the SAAB models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, SAAB has sold far more 9-3 model cars than the 952 model.
Owners of SAAB cars have reported a total of 3,045 problems across all SAAB models built from 2011 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all SAAB models, is 216.6. Cars from SAAB's 2003 model year have the most problems reported (386 problems).
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The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of SAAB cars. The number one most common problem of SAAB cars is related to the vehicle's electrical system, with 621 problems reported. The second most common SAAB car problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (526 problems).
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