One problem related to ignition coils failure has been reported for the 2003 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2003 9-3.
Vehicle was stalling during acceleration , then fuel pump had complete malfunction . . . . After replacement, engine has always run poorly and almost always stalls during acceleration. Replaced ignition coil , and it didn't fix problem . I have talked to 4 other SAAB 9-3 owners for this model year and 2004 and every one has the same problem.