Suspension Related Problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of SAAB 9-3


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

The front driver coil spring broke and the broken end of the coil was pressed against the side wall of the tire. When the tire was removed a 1/4" deep gouge was observed in the side wall. This incident happened while parked, I noticed a loud bang and a strange noise while the vehicle was   Read details...

The Suspension problem

Vehicle left roadway at 35mph and struck a tree. Airbag failed to deploy, driver suffered facial and teeth damage.   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

Found both front coil springs broken in half following a noticeable deterioration of ride quality over the past several months. My mechanic had to replace both front coil springs, struts, and sway bars in order to repair the vehicle and noted that the break on the right coil spring was   Read details...


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