Air Bag Related Problems of the 2000 SAAB 9-3

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2000 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (five problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of SAAB 9-3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Side/window Air Bag problems
7
Air Bag problems
5
Warning Light On problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2000 SAAB 9-3

The Side/window Air Bag problem

In neutral parked in traffic at a red light / intersection waiting for green, the driver side airbag in my seat deployed/ exploded causing injury and bruising to left arm.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

The driver's side, side air bag deployed spontaneously. There was no apparent reason or cause, ie no side impact of any kind, no door slamming or other provocation. The car was parked in a garage for six hours before I sat in the car, closed the door, then blam! temperature was moderate, where as   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

I got into my parked vehicle as normal, closed the door and fastened my seatbelt. I then depressed the clutch pedal and inserted the key into the ignition. As I turned the key to start the car, the drivers seat side impact airbag deployed spontaneously causing temporary loss of hearing, a ringing   Read details...


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