Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (three problems).
I bought a used 2. 0l 2000 SAAB 9-3 a year ago. Since then, the car has had problems that many other owners of this similar make/model/year have had. I've replaced the throttle housing, serpentine belt, belt tensioner, crankshaft sensor, and most recently the water pump. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 SAAB 9-3. At 68,359 miles, the engine was rebuilt due to a blown piston. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. Fifteen months later, the entire engine had to be rebuilt for the same failure. Read details...
My car stopped on mass turnpike around midnight. I had vehicle towed to the nearest SAAB dealer. Their diagnosis was the oil sludge. Even at that time the dealer did not mention anything about special warranty the SAAB announced in 2005. I have never received any information from the SAAB as well. Read details...