2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,600 miles

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problem #2

Feb 202011

9-3

  • 125,200 miles
Gas started leaking at a steady stream from the top of the tank whenever the engine was running. The car was towed to the dealer. From the dealer repair statement: "customer states check raw gas leaking from above the fuel tank, only with car running. Fuel tank retainer clip broken. Replaced fuel tank retainer clip." My concern: This exact same problem (fuel tank retainer clip failure and leaking gas) was a safety recall for 2001 and newer Saab 9-3S. Saab should have included 2000 models as well since they have the same design (according to the dealer and comments on the web). Overall, this is a good car, but safety matters!

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

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problem #1

Aug 242004

9-3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer smelled fuel while driving. Stopped the vehicle, examined fuel rail, and noticed one of the clips broke. As result, vehicle was leaking gas. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

- Maplewood, NJ, USA

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