Tire Related Problems of the 2004 SAAB 9-3

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2004 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire bulge (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of SAAB 9-3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
2
Tire Bulge problems
1
Tire Valve problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2004 SAAB 9-3

The Tire problem

I was driving through the ted williams tunnel and the left front coil spring broke. I did not hit a bump. The spring caused a catastropic failure of the left front tire. I had to be towed out of the tunnel and have new coil springs installed.   Read details...

The Tire Bulge problem

Tire has bulge in sidewall. Owner noticed it and was able to prevent a blow out. This is not an impact related damage.   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

The contact owns 2004 SAAB 9-3 convertible with pirelli p6 tires, line size 215/55/16. The contact stated that the valve stem would continuously fracture causing the tire to deflate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the same failure.   Read details...


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