Two problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2001 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2001 9-3.
Key of SAAB 93 (yr 2001) turned to off while driving high speed on highway, due o being lightly hit as passenger reached down for purse. All electric in car went off, was lucky to be able to go on side road since we were on i95 outside baltimore at 4 pm the day before thanksgiving! key operation appears to pose danger. SAAB shop said key was operating normally.
At 70mph ignition switch was bumped, and vehicle cut off. Dealer has been notified.