Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2002 SAAB 9-3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 SAAB SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that when to pull on her seat belt to use it, the seat belt retractor failed and would not operate. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that there was a recall placed on certain types of SAAB vehicle's for this same failure. The contact then discovered NHTSA campaign number:14v318000(seat belts). The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that this recall was only related to 2004-2011 models. The contact spoke with a dealer(mayors SAAB 6001 northern boulevard woodside, NY 11377 phone: (718) 274-2300 and jim ellis Audi of marietta 1715 cobb pkwy smarietta GA 30060-9253 770-590-4450) where she was informed that the parts to fix the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 184,000. Jo.
Seat belt retractor cable broke. Can no longer buckle seat.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 SAAB 9. 3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the driver's side seat belt cable separated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Pam.