2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,500 miles

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problem #2

Feb 052011

9-3 4-cyl

  • 131,000 miles
Passenger and I were driving and activated both front heated seats on the highest setting. Soon after, both of us detected a burning smell and immediately shut off both heated seats. Upon arrival, we exited and visually observed a small burn mark where the passenger's left shoulder would be. It burned through the leather and singed the hair of the passenger. The burn mark is about the size of a nickel and we can no longer use the heated seat function.

- Eagan, MN, USA

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problem #1

Oct 012003

9-3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dealer - Saab exchange won't/can't fix vehicle. Steering problem, rattle problem, fan blower problem, seat problem, brake light problem, etc...

- Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

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