8.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,333 miles

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problem #3

Aug 162007

9-3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In, approximately, the last four months, my engine warning light my engine warning light has gone on. In contacting the dealer, the first time, the gas cap had not been properly put back on. The two subsequent times, I am certain that it had been. After the third time, I took the vehicle to the dealer, thinking it was either the O2 sensor, or the gas cap. I was told, by the service advisor, that there was (I believe he said) a vapor leak. It would require putting on a redesigned gas cap. The service write-up stated it was "replaced with an updated gas cap".

- Bensalem, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 012005

9-3

  • miles
2003 Saab 9-3 vector has problems with sunroof, front passenger seat belt, alarm system, gas cap, side view mirrors and the board computer. ** answer required***. the onboard computer could not be fixed after 3 service visits, until finally the vehicle was recalled and exchanged for another. The gas cap would not close properly, the alarm system went off inadvertently, the side view mirrors would adjust themselves after the consumer turned the vehicle off. The cd player malfunctioned. The seat belt light came on even when there were no passengers. The front spoiler is falling apart.

- Laguna Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 242005

9-3

  • Manual transmission
  • 10,000 miles
The consumer experienced many problems with 2003 Saab 9-3 linear as engine failure light appear and ect. There were repeated problems with the sun roof remaining stuck open, stability control problems, low front head beam, getting air to the gas cap, the mud flap was cracked, and on one occasion when driving up a hill the consumer lost control of the steering.

- Napa, CA, USA