Two problems related to suspension noise 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.
Driver side (left) suspension coil spring broke. It has rusted through approx. 2 inches from the top. It broke going through moderately uneven roads, without hitting any major potholes. Broken spring could have sliced the front tire open and caused a high speed accident. Was barely holding together at the time of replacement. Found out when started to hear clunking sounds, but could have happened at higher speed with worse consequences.
The contact owns a 2007 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, a loud noise was heard from the front end of vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the springs were broken. The springs, bearings and front end suspension was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 53,804.
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