One problem related to metal noise 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.
Passenger side front spring snapped. While driving home, I noticed a loud metal on metal tapping noise after going over any bumps. I knew right away something with my right front was wrong, about a minute later I heard a loud bang, followed by metal bouncing on pavement. I pulled over and found a piece of my spring had broken completely off. Right after this happened it was much harder to steer and thank god that this happened in a neighborhood where I was only doing 20mph. Suppose this happened on a freeway doing 65? supposedly this is a very common problem as I have read about it on forums.