44 problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 1999 SAAB 95. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1. Car was hesitating and mis-firing. Exact same symptoms as the SAAB recall no. 05087. 2. With family, car completely died while going up a hill. Since it was a 5 speed, I was able to roll back down the hill and subsequently have the car towed. 3. Direct ignition cassette (dic) and catalytic converter replaced. With dealer assistance, SAAB replace the part and related repair at minimal costs. Unlike the SAAB recall no. 05087, 1999 owners are being excluded from the remedy for the exact same issues and failures. SAAB / gm need to remedy the exact same issue in SAAB recall no. 05087 for the 1999 owners. The failure and safety concerns are exactly the same.
Car started running badly (misfiring). Based on number of failures reported on the Saabnet website, I figured the direct ignition cassette was failing. Removed it and found a cracked component in the cassette. Replaced the cassette with new one ($414 list price) and problem cured. SAAB now wants failed cassette back and is charging a $250 core charge if it's not returned. Another expensive and common failure with the 9-5.
While driving on the interstate in the passing lane in my 1999 SAAB 1995 accelerating from 65 mph to 75 mph, the engine suddenly stopped running when I reached about 75 mph. It smelled like plastic was burning and nothing on the car was operational. Traffic was very heavy and luckily I was able to roll to the right side of the road without getting hit or causing an accident at that high speed. Such catastrophic failure of a component is unacceptable when driving at today?s speeds and traffic. After having the car towed to the dealership, they replaced the dic (direct ignition cassette) for $738. 10. The car was just out of warranty.
: the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same symptoms as the recall that is on the 2000-2002 SAAB 9-5s for the electrical system ignition module. The recall number is 05v399000. The dealer stated that the dealership had numerous 1999 Saabs that have the same problem.
There was no indication that this part would fail, until it did fail. I was driving and the engine just shut off, on the highway. I was able to pull to the side of the highway and roll off an off-ramp, but did create an unsafe condition while still on the highway. The part was a "direct ignition cassette", part #9197559, and it was easily replaced by my mechanic after the car was towed to his facility.
Failure of direct ignition cassette. Vehicle (1999 SAAB 9-5 se) stops running in traffic and cannot be restarted. Based on reports in Saabnet. Com, this is a relatively common failure.
The ignition cassette on my 1999 SAAB 9-5 required replacement two years ago when my husband observed smoke coming from the unit. It was no longer under warranty, and we purchased the part and made the replacement ourselves (one of the few things on a SAAB that is not difficult). I see now that SAAB has issued a recall for cars because this problem, but interestingly enough, the recall does not cover the 1999 model.
Direct ignition cassette burned causing engine to stall. I was luckily able to drive in limp-home mode. Car taken to dealership. Diagnosed as burned dic. Mechanic stated that car should have died. Very fortunate to limp home. Dic replaced with new unit at my cost (out of warranty).
Water somehow entered the vehicle and corroded the main computer causing the a/c and lights to malfunction. 8et.