SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 19 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Window problems | |
| Sun Roof problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Defogger Controls problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Defogger problems |
Wipers are not parking correctly. Dealer found wiper motor faulty and replaced. Read details...
I am the owner of a 2003 SAAB 9-3. My moonroof shattered without any explanation. As I was driving my car, it sounded like an explosion. Glass rained down on me. There was no object that hit the moonroof. It simply shattered. Is this a problem for this model? Read details...
I have a 2004 SAAB 9-3. Today, I exited my car and when I closed the door, the adhesive holding the glass to my side view mirror failed(the mirror/glass fell to the ground). This is the first time this has happened to me. Read details...
The control knob for the defroster/air direction has broken 7 times. The SAAB dealer, SAAB nashua north said it is a known problem for that year and model. SAAB has refused to cover the repair now that the warrenty has run out. Read details...
2003 SAAB 9-3 vector has problems with sunroof, front passenger seat belt, alarm system, gas cap, side view mirrors and the board computer. ** answer required***. The onboard computer could not be fixed after 3 service visits, until finally the vehicle was recalled and exchanged for another. Read details...