SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 2 problems related to engine exhaust system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 9-3.
Read over the posted problems with SAAB 9-3. Three main issues are front coils, fuel gauge, and faulty valves. I have had all three of these issues. Coils replaced 18 months ago (gm would not pay). Gas gauge does not work (gm won't pay). Just had the engine rebuilt to fix the exhaust valve problem (out of luck again). Obama waived gm of their history of faults (he needed the votes for re-election) and now consumers are stuck. SAAB was a quality product before gm got a hold of it.
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all problems of the 2008 SAAB 9-3
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Had cylinder compression test performed, major variance in cylinder psis and engine running erratically. Pulled the head and discovered intake & exhaust valves both excessively worn and a few bent. This is a known issue on many 9-3s during this time period. My issues surfaced surprisingly late, most have shown many miles earlier. This was a very expensive and time consuming repair at $1900. This issue should be addressed as there seems to be evidence that bad parts were used and have deteriorated prematurely.
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all problems of the 2007 SAAB 9-3
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