Four problems related to wheel rim have been reported for the 1999 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
In the last 10 months the fundamental rims that came with optional stealth package are weak. Three rims have bent during normal driving conditions. Local FL dealership will not acknowledge a defect in the rims. Factory alarm goes off even when alarm is not set. This happens when the car is parked as well as when driving. Local FL dealer cannot find problem even though the service theft alarm message appears.
The vehicle experienced two flat tires on the passenger side which caused the vehicle to pull to the right, the consumer believes the tires and rims were defective (michelin pilot 225/50r16). Nlm.
Alot of play in the wheel causing vehicle to drift from left / right when driving at 55 mph . Also, the rims seem to be weak. Contacted dealer / manufacturer, they are not able to help.
Wheel rims have bent in the inside for unknown reasons which could cause failure of tire. Cause is unknown. Consumer was told by deaelr that it is a very common problem.