SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 55 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Nhtsa campaign id # 04v557000 and 06v126000 are recalls which necessitated SAAB to inspect the fuel pump brackets. The 2001 SAAB 9-3, which I own, was first repaired because the fuel lines were corrupted and caused fuel to pump out into the open on top of the gas tank. Read details...
Began having issues starting, and misfires, and finally engine lost compression but still able to start when weather was warm. Nov -Dec 2011 no start or hard start in weather below 35f,local service shop said needed new engine, no compression when sat for long periods or exterior temp below 35f Read details...
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. Read details...
The gas gauge fluctuates from filled to empty, randomly, even though the tank is full every time the tank is filled. Read details...
In, approximately, the last four months, my engine warning light my engine warning light has gone on. In contacting the dealer, the first time, the gas cap had not been properly put back on. The two subsequent times, I am certain that it had been. Read details...