3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,633 miles

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problem #3

Jan 242010

9-5

  • 76,400 miles
Car just cutting off while driving almost rear ended two times, as happens without notice, took to shop, was diagnosed as ignition cassette. Witch was recalled, but still defective.

- Norristown, PA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 072003

9-5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
Car failed at 70 miles/hour on expressway. Just stopped. Cause was diagnosed as direct ignition cassette-web search shows this to be a common Saab problem. Was quite terrifying and dangerous to lose power on expressway-definite safety hazard.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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problem #1

Aug 152003

9-5

  • Manual transmission
  • 8,500 miles
At highway speed the drivers side front blinker assembly broke free from the car body. The electrical wiring remained connected between the blinker assembly and vehicle. This caused a whipping action of blinker assembly.

- Medford, OR, USA

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