SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 1 problem related to other fuel type 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.
Noticed blue smoke on engine start-up. Dealer said turbo charge had failed seal. Replaced turbo. 28,000 miles on car. Seems to be a fairly common failure on Saabs since around 1999.
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