1999 Saab 9-3

66 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1999 Saab 9-3

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 9-3 are official communications between Saab & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
  • WHEELS
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #641

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602369

      COMPLAINTS REGARDING NOISY OR HARD TO OPERATE TELESCOPIC STEERING ACTION. *YC Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    • TSB #3832046

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602955

      REPLACING ANTI - THEFT SYSTEM SIREN FOR MODELS WITHIN VIN X2000001 - X2004200 AND MODELS WITHIN VIN X7000001 - X7001033. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #3832046

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607547

      SUBJECT ON REPLACING THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SIREN. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #6442196ED2

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614093

      SUBJECT REGARDING UPDATED CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 482 ON NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. Read More »

    • TSB #6442196ED2

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614093

      SUBJECT REGARDING UPDATED CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 482 ON NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. Read More »

    • TSB #6442196

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614096

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 482 REGARDING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. Read More »

    • TSB #6442196

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614096

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 482 REGARDING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. Read More »

    • TSB #644

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608081

      INFORMATION ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE NOISE, LOW POWER ASSIST, LEAKAGE, OR OVERHEATING OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #632

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004713

      ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #731

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603062

      DIAGNOSING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN X2000001 - X2020139 AND VIN X7000001 - X7020086. *YC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #5222043

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602956

      INFORMATION REGARDING PROPER BRAKE FLUID CAP FIT. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #2912494

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012036

      REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE. *EH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #2102554

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020715

      NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #211

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619562

      TO ADDRESS AN EXTERNAL OIL OR COOLANT LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WHEN NO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR OTHER RUNNING COMPLAINTS HAVE OCCURRED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #200

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604279

      INCORRECT ENGINE BEARING CAP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #2912217ED3

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614914

      SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A STICKING CHECK VALVE FOR THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION, PRESSURIZING THE CRANKCASE, AND FORCING ENGINE OIL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND / OR THE FLOW OF COOLANT THROUGH THE TURBO UNIT ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    • TSB #130089009

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246631

      Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #2482245

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614915

      ON CERTAIN CARS WITHIN VIN RANGES X7020001 - X7063257, THE REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CABLE MAY BE LYING TOO CLOSE TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WHICH MEANS THAT THE CABLE SHEATHING AND INSULATION CAN BE DAMAGED. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #4322037

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610146

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 473 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ON VEHCILES WITHIN VIN SERIAL NO. RANGES X2000001 - X2023753 OR X7000001 - X7020971. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #471

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619554

      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW UPDATE KIT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #440

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602797

      REMANUFACTURED AISIN AW TRANSMISSION, NO REVERSE AND / OR ERRATIC SHIFTS. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #362

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608360

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE HORN SOUNDING ON ITS OWN OR THE STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #381

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610155

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPARE PARTS PROGRAMMING OF MIU. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #2482261

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618671

      SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECALL 724 ON REPLACING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #3719008ED2

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602974

      INFORMATION ON DELETING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AT CUSTOMER' REQUEST. *YC Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #3719008ED2

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607546

      INFORMATION ON DELETING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AT CUSTOMER' REQUEST. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #3632027

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603360

      CONCERNS WITH NUTS ON REAR WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS COME LOOSE. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #8112049

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602953

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING TIE STRAPS ON REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WIRING ON VEHICLES RANGING FROM X7000001 - X7020941. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #8432066

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610538

      SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE X7020001 - X7020941 MAY EXHIBIT A CABLE TIE USED TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOW CAN BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CHAFE AGAINST THE HEADLINING. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • TSB #8112119

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612511

      SOME CONVERTIBLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A TWISTED SEAT BELT(S) IN THE STRAP GUIDE. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190933

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190934

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #8452282

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621485

      ON SOME VIGGEN MODELS FROM M99 TO M01 VIN 17016680, THE OUTER BRACKETS OF THE REAR SPOILER CAN WARP, CAUSING THE SPOILER TO VIBRATE AND RATTLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8112160

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610144

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAN THAT THE SOFT TOP COVER DOES NOT OPEN OR FIRST BOW HITS SOFT TOP COVER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #161

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604265

      CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF NOISE / SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #041498

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605129

      E-MAIL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT NEWS AND 1999 WARRANTY & SERVICE RECORD BOOKLETS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #MI-811-2716

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029344

      SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES CONTROL MODULE'S ANALOGUE INPUTS MAY PRODUCE INVALID SIGNAL. THIS MEANS THE SOFT TOP'S CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. Read More »

    • TSB #8112295

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621482

      SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN 17004113 MAY EXHIBIT A SOFT TOP THAT MAY STOP HALFWAY DURING CLOSING OR OPENING AND THE SID UNIT SHOWS A CHECK SOFT TOP MESSAGE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #811

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618669

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING SHEAR PINS AND LOCKING PINS ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8112091

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610149

      SOME CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN X7024103 MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE FROM INSIDE THE FIRST BOW AND LATCH HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8112187

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610145

      ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLES M99 UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN X7050382 IT HAS BEEN NOTED THAT THE PLASTIC HOLDER FOR THE HEADLINING TO THE THIRD BOW COMES UNDONE AND THE HEADLINING SAGS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #811

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608402

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT TOP STOPS MOVING DURING 5TH BOW MOVEMENT. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #8112155

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608074

      CONVERTIBLES WITHIN VIN INTERVAL X7023727 - X7050589 MAY EXHIBIT AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8112048

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602952

      CONVERTIBLES WITHIN VIN X7000001 - X7001960 SHOULD HAVE REPLACEMENT OF SOFT TOP COVER DRIVE MECHANISM SHEAR / SAFETY PIN. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #814

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602365

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING BROKEN TONNEAU DRIVE SAFETY PIN. *YC Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190931

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190932

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #100

      Date Announced:
      SEP 10, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610137

      SUBJECT REGARDING A VOLUNTARY SAFETY-RELATED RECALL CAMPAIGN AFFECTING EARLY CONVERTIBLE AND 3-DOOR CARS WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #100

      Date Announced:
      SEP 10, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610137

      SUBJECT REGARDING A VOLUNTARY SAFETY-RELATED RECALL CAMPAIGN AFFECTING EARLY CONVERTIBLE AND 3-DOOR CARS WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190931

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190932

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #16NA260

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10082506

      THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO ... Read More »

    • TSB #3672065

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608356

      CUSTOMERS MAY ADDRESS CONCERNS ABOUT INTERFERENCE OR POOR RADIO RECEPTION WHEN LISTENING TO AM STATIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #367

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603053

      ADDRESSING QUESTIONS REGARDING RADIO FREQUENCIES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #371

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603065

      EXPERIENCING NO SOUND FROM ACCESSORY CD CHANGER AFTER INSTALLATION. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #MI-811-2716

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029344

      SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES CONTROL MODULE'S ANALOGUE INPUTS MAY PRODUCE INVALID SIGNAL. THIS MEANS THE SOFT TOP'S CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #17-NA-073

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232287

      This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    • TSB #Recalls

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248444

      Vehicle Recalls Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190931

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190932

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190933

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190934

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #381

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621490

      SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF TEST BRAKE LIGHTS MESSAGE DELETED FROM SID REPLACEMENT UNITS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #870

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602796

      ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS WITH ACC PANEL DISPLAY. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #340

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602087

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON VERIFYING KEY OPERATION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #98365

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605785

      BRIEF VOICE MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING PORT AND DEALER CAMPAIGN. *TT Read More »

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