Gasoline Fuel System Problems of SAAB 9-3

The contact owns a 2006 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact also noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. A mobile independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign numbers: 05v399000 (electrical system) and 06v126000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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In April 2011, when I started my car my engine light came on. I had very little power on acceleration until my car hit 2000 rpm. A diagnostic showed it was a throttle position sensor. First occurrence was six months ago, it has happened at least 20 times since. The car will act like this for 2 days then work normal again. I have to proceed with extreme caution pulling out in traffic. I also take off extremely slow from any full stops I make. It is hit or miss every time I start my car.

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The contact owns a 2004 SAAB 9-3. While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure occurred intermittently. The fuel gauge on the instrument panel was also functioning erratically while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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Repeated attempts to tighten gas cap have failed, and results in the cel (check engine light). Since the cap's mechanism is obviously worn out, and this is emissions related, I feel that it should be covered under extended emission warranty.

2003 SAAB 9-3 se conv (73k mikes at time of incident while driving 65 mph on highway car suddeenly quit running direct ignition cassette failed and ruined catalytic converter and O2 sensors SAAB forced to recall this part up to year 2002. My 2003 is old SAAB body style with defective di cassette. Part number on cassete is from the 2002 and earlier model years.

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Fuel gauge is normal. I fill the car up completely and then the fuel gauge light comes on and the needle drops to empty. This happens randomly even when the car is filled with fuel.

No warning or signs of anything wrong. . . One day I am driving down the highway and taking an exit, when my car stalls out on me at 90km and hour, I almost hit the guard rail. This has happened 7 times in the last month where my car has stalled out on me. This happens when I am in neutral and depressing the brake. I took the car to SAAB for service, and they said nothing is wrong with the car and let me drive it home. Tonight I almost killed a child on a bike as I slid to a stop after my car stalled on me again. I do not understand how SAAB can let someone drive their car home when reporting such a serious problem. Please contact me as soon as possible!.