- Worst Model Year:
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Saab 9-3 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2008 Saab 9-3 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2008 9-3 for premature battery failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the 9-3
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Latest Owner Complaints About the 9-3
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chip in key went out very expensive fix -- 2003 9-3:
I bought this car used with 50,000 miles. This car was NOTHING but problems. LEMON LEMON LEMON! All of the windows stopped rolling up/down and the mechanic said that the motors were broken and they were EXPENSIVE to replace. (400 if I remember correctly) (This is a Saab- even the LED headlight ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 9-3 owners.
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stability control failure -- 2008 9-3:
bought a NEW saab on 2/28/09 and have been inconvenienced 6 times in 9 months. Here is the history. 941 miles - towed for dead battery/main switch (day of my mother's funeral) 1200 miles - flat tire 8838 miles - coolant leak warning light (recalled) 9028 miles - defective part replaced (vent ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 9-3 owners.
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engine failure -- 2008 9-3:
bought a NEW saab on 2/28/09 and have been inconvenience 6 times in 9 months. Here is the history. 941 miles - towed for dead battery/main switch (day of my mother's funeral) 1200 miles - flat tire 8838 miles - coolant leak warning light (recalled) 9028 miles - defective part replaced (vent ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 9-3 owners.
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coolant light on -- 2008 9-3:
bought a NEW saab on 2/28/09 and have been inconvenience 6 times in 9 months. Here is the history. 941 miles - towed for dead battery/main switch (day of my mother's funeral) 1200 miles - flat tire 8838 miles - coolant leak warning light (recalled) 9028 miles - defective part replaced (vent ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 9-3 owners.
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premature battery failure -- 2008 9-3:
bought a NEW saab on 2/28/09 and have been inconvenience 6 times in 9 months. Here is the history. 941 miles - towed for dead battery/main switch (day of my mother's funeral) 1200 miles - flat tire 8838 miles - coolant leak warning light (recalled) 9028 miles - defective part replaced (vent ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 9-3 owners.