2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,000 miles

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problem #1

Jan 082014

9-3

  • 75,000 miles
No start/cold climate for 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T. Towed to Saab dealership after cold no start yesterday 01/07/2014. Saab technician diagnosis(01/08/2014): Intake/inlet valves worn causing low engine compression, hence; failed start attempts. Engine compression and leak down tests performed to pinpoint exact problem.

- Washington, DC, USA