Power Assist Brake Vacuum Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of SAAB 9-3

Intermittent brake failure at start. Depress brakes, either from driveway in reverse or starting forward after leaving driveway, and brakes do not work. Depressing brakes feels like power braking system is not engaging. Have to pull over to side of road, and after a few minutes, brakes return. This has happened periodically over the period since I bought the car new, December 2009. The consumer experienced an intermittent brake issue that was evident from the first year of ownership. Upon starting the vehicle in the morning, there was brake failure until the vehicle warmed up sufficiently for the problem to be resolved. He would generally catch the problem before exiting his driveway, but there were times the problem persisted upon shifting into forward gear. The consumer had the vacuum pipe replaced. The consumer referenced NHTSA action number pe08005, in which he believed was closed prematurely. Updated 08/27/14.

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SAAB with defective brakes customer wants to be reimbursed for the whole cost of repairs the consumer stated the brake booster valve can fail prematurely. The brakes worked only with extreme hard pressure. Goodyear informed the consumer the part that was being replaced on the brakes was recalled. The manufacturer only reimbursed the consumer $46. 00 for the actual part.

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Recall notice from SAAB regarding defective brakes. Dealer doesn't have parts to fix. SAAB says there is nothing they can do.