Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

Table 1 shows ten common electrical system related problems of the 2001 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition module (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (six problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

The Ignition Module problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 SAAB 9. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while the battery warning indicator was illuminated. The contact also stated that he experienced an engine stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The direct ignition cassette has been replaced four different times. The initial replacement was only 8,000 miles into the original ownership. The last two were in 2006 with 80,000 miles. It is apparent continued problems have been experienced with this vehicle.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2001 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. A mobile independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign numbers:   Read details...


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