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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems |
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...
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...