2002 Saab 9-3 Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Saab 9-3 Electrical and Air Conditioning problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2002 Saab 9-3s for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Saab 9-3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
For 2002 Saab 9-3 Electrical and AC problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2002 Saab 9-3 Electrical and Air Conditioning problems and repair histories that follow it.
Saab 9-3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Saab 9-3 | 17 9-3s, 7.7 months of data per 9-3, average 99900 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 9-3s, 7.7 months of data per 9-3, average 99900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 156000 | 268 | HVAC recirculation flap motor inoperative; replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 176000 | 90 | Replaced front windshield wiper motor. Cleaned and lubricated noisy HVAC fan motor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 178000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 95000 | 700 | bad bearing in alternator |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 170 | New antenna. | |
| Aug | 2006 | 940 | New A/C and muffler repair. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 600 | New alternator. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 600 | Scan codes, filters and re-re a/c | |
| Aug | 2009 | 791 | New A/C | |
| Mar | 2010 | 300 | Rear window failure. Stays in down position. | |
| May | 2011 | 68380 | 300 | Other rear window stayed in down position. |
| Jun | 2011 | 68820 | 900 | New alternator |
| Feb | 2012 | 77480 | 150 | Key fob dead. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 63000 | 1200 | AC compressor replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 800 | A/C compressor clutch failure. Replaced A/C compressor. | |
| Sep | 2012 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 78000 | 200 | The car developed an intermittent no crank/no start problem. I replaced the starter myself. This was not the problem. |
| Mar | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 41540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 45880 | 1500 | Replaced a/c compressor. Still not working, will check coil next. |
| Dec | 2012 | 47120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 112000 | 750 | Rear window regulator failing, so window was not reliably working. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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