4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,100 miles

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problem #2

May 282007

9-3 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 60,200 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Saab 9-3. while driving 5 mph under normal dry conditions, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. There is a recall for the electrical system ignition module (recall#06V410000). The manufacturer stated that the recall applied to the 2002-2003 Saab 9-5 model. There was a defect investigation (NHTSA action # EA04008) for the electrical system ignition module; however, it was closed on October 27, 2004. The failure mileage was 60,200 and the current mileage was 61,000.

- Cary, NC, USA

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problem #1

Apr 162004

9-3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Reoccuring engin stall while driving in traffic (spoke with consumer on 4/5/2005 - said his stall was due to faulty engine management software - car)

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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