general problems of the 2000 SAAB 9-3

Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have 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 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2008

2000 9-3 had the ignition module recall done a few years ago. While driving at 45 mph the motor stopped. Lost all electrical power. Car would not restart. The repair shop replaced the catalytic because it was plugged. They said it could be caused by the ignition module.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2003

I am the current owner of a SAAB 9-3se. This vehicle was leased new 2-28-2000 and then purchased 2-27-03. The original engine was rebuilt at 46,000 miles in 2001 and now had to be replaced again 12-15-2003 at 100,000 miles.


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