One problem related to power assist brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings has been reported for the 2006 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2006 9-3.
The contact owns a 2006 SAAB 9-3. While reversing the vehicle at 4 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle did not stop. He had to stand on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred approximately six times and only when driving in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on September 24, 2007. The contact believed that the vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v236000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current and failure mileages were 13,000.