SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 1 problem related to front suspension control arm (under the suspension 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.
Right rear control arm bent, leading to massive mis-alignment, and the ruining of 4 tires. SAAB claims it resulted from "energy" not a defect. They say I must have driven it "too hard. " I in fact babied the car, driving moderately, hitting no major bumps or holes. State farm claims it probably resulted from metal fatigue, not an impact. Won't pay because not impact related. I believe the arm was defective. Ordinary driving should not lead to a bent suspension.
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