One problem related to ignition switch 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.
I was driving and the car shut down 2 times while driving. I did some research and it is a know problem that the ignition switch on the 2003 SAAB 9-3 causes stalling and lock system failures. If fact at one point the ignition switches were back ordered for this problem. This is a sporatic problem and comes and goes.