SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 43 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The driver's side, side air bag deployed spontaneously. There was no apparent reason or cause, ie no side impact of any kind, no door slamming or other provocation. The car was parked in a garage for six hours before I sat in the car, closed the door, then blam! temperature was moderate, where as Read details...
2003 SAAB se showing a 0340 code wondering if it is related to the di cassette. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-3. The air conditioner blower stopped working in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and discovered that the heat from the blower melted the wiring in the engine. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. Read details...
Concern 1 as a female it is a safety issue to be stranded in my vehicle, recently what I thought was a battery issue turned out to be a key fob issue. I have been stranded with a well cared for vehicle that has keys that start and get to destination, but have gotten back in my vehicle and the car Read details...
No start/cold climate for 2008 SAAB 9-3 2. 0t. Towed to SAAB dealership after cold no start yesterday 01/07/2014. SAAB technician diagnosis(01/08/2014): intake/inlet valves worn causing low engine compression, hence; failed start attempts. Read details...