31 problems have been reported for the 2010 SAAB 9-3. The following chart shows the 7 most common problems for 2010 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 22 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belts (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Equipment |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2010 SAAB 9-3 in the United States are 10,425 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by SAAB 9-3 owners in the last 14 years is 31, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 31 / 10,425 / 14 * 1000 = 0.21.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across SAAB 9-3 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2010 SAAB 9-3 in 2010.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used SAAB 9-3, the following table can be used to compare the 2010 SAAB 9-3 with the SAAB 9-3 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2010 9-3 is 31 while the average number of problems reported for the 13 model years of the SAAB 9-3 is 133.