Two problems related to seats 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.
Unexpected and unrequested deployment of driver side seat air bag. I was driving the vehicle at a speed of 0-5mph attempting to back the vehicle into a parking spot when the driver seat air bag deployed. A report was made with the local police department. No indicator or failure lights were present, the vehicle is able to be inspected at this time for further information. It is unknown about any other inspections by anyone other than the local police department.
SAAB 93 - heated driver seat melted a hole in the seat.
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems |