Engine Turbo-charger Problems of SAAB 9-3

SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 2 problems related to engine turbo-charger (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 Turbo-charger problem of the 2001 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 02/01/2005

2001 SAAB 9-3 turbo-charger failed on start-up on Feb. 1, 2005; oil was blown into exhaust system; car was regularly maintained, no prior warning; manufacturer denied coverage because out of 50,000 mile warranty and repair shop done by local shop, not dealer.

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2 Engine Turbo-charger problem of the 2000 SAAB 9-3

Failure Date: 01/23/2005

Experienced engine failure due to sludge in engine. Told by warranty company warranty voided due to sludge in engine. Months later SAAB send out notice stating engine failure due to sludge, extends warranty and still denies claim.

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Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of SAAB 9-3

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	77
Car Stall problems	33
Check Engine Light On problems	26
Engine Stall problems	15
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	13
Engine Cooling System problems	10
Engine problems	8
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	7
Engine Failure problems	6
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	4

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