3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,809 miles

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problem #3

May 192018

9-3

  • 12,000 miles
My car won't start and no mechanic can figure out exactly why due to there not being any Saab dealers near the area I'm stuck in... I have been living out of my car for 3 months cuz I don't want anyone to steal my car

- Barstow, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 232009

9-3

  • 73,000 miles
I have a 2005 Saab 9-3, 2.0 liter turbo engine. My daughter owns the same car, but a 2004 model. The ABS control unit with esp had to be replaced on both vehicles; in my vehicle at 73,000 miles and her car at 121,000 miles. Was there a recall on this part?

- Franklin, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 042009

9-3

  • 37,428 miles
Traction control failure light is on. Dealer found yaw rate sensor failure and replaced.

- Penn Yan, NY, USA