SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 27 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (7 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...
The driver seat heater element gets extremely hot and has burnt through the leather. The last time I used seat heater I was burnt on the back side of my leg and there was blistering. Read details...
Power seat tracks on both driver and passenger slide back and forth such that when stopping quickly the seat slides forward about an inch. It's a known problem on Saabs. Read details...
: the contact stated while stopped at a yield attempting to turn left the vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle traveling 30mph. Seat belts were in use; however injuries were sustained to the head, upper back and knee. Read details...
I have an on going problem with my SAAB linear 9. 3 two-door convertible. I have the type of seats that are manually adjusted. When trying to access the rear seat, the front seat don't stay stationary. Read details...