Tank Assembly problems of the 1999 SAAB 95

As reported by the auto dealers service department, a seam on the top of the non-metallic fuel tank has separated and developed a leak.

: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated constantly when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that there was a crack in the fuel tank.

The check engine came on recently and I took my 1999 SAAB 9-5 to the dealer. After several attempts to correct the problem , it was found to be a crack in the fuel tank. The car was stored outside with little gas in the tank while waiting for SAAB to locate a new tank. It has taken over 5 weeks and SAAB claims no responsibility for the problem. My question have there been other reports of cracked fuel tanks made for SAAB cars from 1999 to 2005 which all use the same tank?.

(1) due to a manufacturing defect in the design of the car, a hole has developed in the top of the plastic gas tank of 1999 SAAB 9-5 sedan. (2) a "smoke test" has revealed the hole in the top of the tank. The car has developed a gas evaporation leak. There are prominent gas fumes and smells in the car's cabin, and the check engine light has come on. (3) this is the second gas tank on the car, the first tank was replaced by a SAAB dealership after it failed to pressurize properly, a related issue.

Leaking fuel tanks. I have replaced the fuel tank on this vehicle twice. The tank is now leaking again. The leaks cause the check engine light to come on (small evaporate leak code) and occasionally cause fuel vapors in the cabin. The tank is made of plastic, making it impossible to repair - must be replaced. Without replacement, vehicle will fail emissions testing and I fear fire hazard.

Consumer stated the gas tank was 1/4 full, he then filled the tank, and shortly afterwards, he made a stop, and when he went to start the vehicle, the fuel gauge was reading emmpty, consumer then turned off the engine and restarted it, the indicator was still reading empty, as consumer drove the vehicle, the average fuel economy dropped from 32. 8 to 31. 9 mpg, at approximately 30 miles the dte feature restored and indicated 528 miles, at 64 miles the fuel gauge restored to service indicating full.