general problems of the 2005 SAAB 9-3

While driving on the street at 30 mph I hear a bang! I start to lose control of the steering wheel I immediately put my hazard lights on and pulled over safely once I gained control when I get out the car to inspect it my passengers side front spring is broken in two and my passenger side tire is blown. I could have been very badly injured or killed! SAAB you need to do a recall this is life threatening!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 sabb 9-3 . The contact noticed that the passenger strut was crouched. The contact mention the strut was just replaced and was concern for it to fail this soon. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not provided. Ak.

Coil broke , and could have destroyed the tire at high speeds would have been really bad.

While backing out of my driveway, I heard a loud noise that sounded like a spring. After taking the car to the dealer, I was informed that the passenger strut spring required replacement. Several hours later, I was informed that the part was only available from SAAB in sweden and the eta was unknown due to SAAB bankruptcy status. A day later the dealer was able to locate a used part with a 30-day warranty but I was responsible for all repair costs. Fortunately, no damage was done to my tires, as I had just replaced the set only two weeks prior. Also, I appreciate the dealer telling me of the risk in continuing to drive the car with the broken spring. They also provided a loaner car for the period of the repair. Still, if this is a known defect for this model and year, the repair cost should have been covered and/or consumers should have received some type of notification of the potential problem.

To whom this may be concerned: I just called SAAB corp and my local SAAB dealer, and they're acting like it's no big deal???? I think it's a very big deal and according to my personal non-SAAB mechanic, this could have been a life-threatening ordeal if the coil-spring would have broke at a higher speeds. . . It's just plain wrong that SAAB-corp is not making a bigger deal about this issue??? why??? any and all info will be appreciated. Also I'm thinking about reporting this to my our local congressman and state senator?? thank you and safe-driving:: sincerely, ernest j. Culp - national sales director national chemicals, inc. Winona, mn USA 800-533-0027 toll-free 507-454-5640 main office 507-312-4747 mobile ernie@nationalchemicals. . Read more...