Tire Related Problems of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2001 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of SAAB 9-3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

The Tire problem

Right rear control arm bent, leading to massive mis-alignment, and the ruining of 4 tires. SAAB claims it resulted from "energy" not a defect. They say I must have driven it "too hard. " I in fact babied the car, driving moderately, hitting no major bumps or holes.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Not a failure, but misleading information to consumers which might lead to problems. I was sold dunlop sp sport fm901 tires for my SAAB 9-3 (I am fairly safety conscious) and was told that they were snow legal by just tires, a goodyear owned dealer.   Read details...


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