Engine Shut Off Without Warning Problems of SAAB 9-3

SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 4 problems related to engine shut off without warning (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.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 2003 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 05/17/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-3. When the vehicle decelerated, it shut off without warning at will. The contact also stated that the vehicle decelerated when driving up a hill. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000.

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2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 2004 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 10/22/2006

While driving vehicle at normal speed the engine shuts off. This is the third time vehicle has quit while driving. Previous 2 times dealership has checked vehicle and found no problems.

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3 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 03/25/2005

While driving 45 mph vehicle shut off. Dealer stated engine need to be cleaned of sludge.

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4 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 07/08/2003

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning tvehicle shutdown, and would not restart.


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