Two problems related to air brake disc pads have been reported for the 2005 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2005 9-3.
The rear brake pads on the SAAB 9-3 sedans wear prematurely, possibly resulting in rear break failures with as few as 20-28k miles on the car, while the front brakes are completely normal.
Routine maintenance of 2005 SAAB 9-3 with 23,000 miles revealed "front and rear brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. Worn below limits. ".