Three problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2007 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2007 9-3.
Upon attempting to start the engine, sometimes it runs very rough and then stalls. Repeated attempts to start the engine result in stalls or, finally, result in the engine running very rough and then gradually smoother.
2007 SAAB 9-3 aero equipped with 2. 8l v6 turbo engine (convertible) - engine compartment fire - (odometer - 23,200 miles) upon starting, engine ran a little rough, proceeded to SAAB dealer for service - no service lights on dash - eventually lost power brakes - engine stalled and burst into flames - all happened within a one-mile distance.
2007, 2. 0t SAAB 93 engine stalling start engine, hot or cold, place gear selector in forward or reverse, the engine will stall out, but will immediately re-start. Car has been back to dealer twice for re-programming of ecm, but engine still stalls.