general problems of the 2005 SAAB 9-3

Two problems related to other fuel system 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.

1 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2017

Frequently the car stalls suddenly in traffic, looses power I can't accelerate this is very dangerous potential to get hit. The other problem is the car vibrates and all of sudden a lot of smoke comes out from back and rich gasoline smell comes and the speed turns to 0. I turn it off for five minutes and restart sometimes it starts ok sometimes it vibrates again. This happens very frequently.

2 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2013

Vehicle stalled during a right turn at slow speed.


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