One problem related to battery cable has been reported for the 1999 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Battery cable corrosion and battery leakage. Since June 1999 when vehicle was purchased. The positive lead battery cable has corroded totally through four times. Twice snapping in half and leaving me on the road requiring a tow. The dealership has replaced the cable four times and the battery three times. However the problem continues to occur. The dealership cannot find a problem other than continuing to replace the cable. The last cable lasted only two month before it corroded through. . .