Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2008 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch broken (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Clutch Broken problems |
At about 98,000 miles the starts to fail transmission fails also when the car gets too cold in the winter it refuses to start and it is not a battery issue. The cylinders get to cold to start. When the warm weather comes back around it starts again. Read details...
SAAB 9-3, 2008, clutch failed at 22,000 miles. SAAB said it was not warrantied and it was due to driver. We paid $1,300 for the repair. Clutch failed again at 33,000 miles. This time SAAB paid for the repair and dealer said it was due to faulty parts in the entire clutch system. Read details...