Car Will Not Start problems of the 2000 SAAB 9-3

One problem related to car will not start has been reported for the 2000 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2000 9-3.

1 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2004

While driving on highway, auto shut down completely, no power steering, brakes, etc. Coasted to side of road. Car would not restart. Burnt electrical smell from engine. Car was towed to repair shop, where a failed ignition cassette was diagnosed. The "check engine" light comes on periodically since day one, in some cases for days at a time. I have asked about this problem at several dealers and have been told that it could be because of a loose gas cap and not to worry about it (SAAB USA claims that they don't know anything about this problem). The check engine light was on at the time of this incident, but because it comes on so often, I ignored it. $900 repair bill!.


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