1999 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
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1999 Saab 9-3s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1999 Saab 9-3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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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 | |
| 1999 | Saab 9-3 | 13 9-3s, 8.0 months of data per 9-3, average 137800 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 9-3s, 8.0 months of data per 9-3, average 137800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1999 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| Saab in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 167000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 167300 | 565 | Power Steering hose had a leak. A new high pressure hose was purchased and installed. Took a long time due to the part not coming in right away. |
| Dec | 2012 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 113000 | 700 | Both rear window mechanisms broke. Pully system was replaced and riveted back in. |
| Saab in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 191000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 192000 | 1500 | Steering Rack Replaced with rebuilt unit. Then hose leaks, then more repairs before alignment, ball joints, struts, idler arm, outer tie rod end... |
| Saab in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 127000 | 1720 | Noise when turning steering wheel, empty power steering fluid reservoir every 15-20 miles, failed/broken power steering rack seals. Noise and rattling from front end, especially when driving over bumps. Deteriorating/failing front strut tops/mounts and struts. |
| Saab in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 117000 | 93 | My track rods ends were seized and it took the mechanics 2 hours in total to get them out and replace. A common problem i was advised as with the vauxhall. Access was somewhat limited for the mechanics |
| Saab in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 114000 | 380 | Fuel pump and Crank Position Sensor |
| Saab in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 119660 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 120560 | 700 | The rear brake caliper broke and needed to be replaced. A ball joint needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 123380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 117800 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 120280 | 250 | Replaced worn outer tie rod ends. |
| Jul | 2011 | 122760 | 300 | Replaced worn rear axle bushings for better handling. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 207000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 258000 | 20 | Replaced left rear brake caliper and brake line |
| Feb | 2013 | 275500 | 150 | Replaced rusted intermediate exhaust pipe |
| Mar | 2013 | 276000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 161000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 162000 | 300 | calipers for rear brakes ordered. not functioning properly |
| Mar | 2011 | 166000 | 20 | rt front linker bulb out. Owner/friend replaced it. It took about 20 minutes. Need to purchase some weather stripping for around the headlight so that water does not go in. Believe garage did not put it back in when last replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 167000 | 0 | power steering fluid leaking |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 76000 | 200 | transmission bracket needed to be replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 79000 | 1200 | Exhaust and muffler replaced. Major tune-up performed. Radio antena replaced/fixed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 106000 | 4000 | Power steering pump had to be rebuilt. |
| May | 2012 | 106500 | 850 | Replaced tie rod ends and strut mounts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 117000 | 735 | Turbo had to be replaced |
| Saab in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 102000 | 1500 | Brakes needed repair as well as struts, shocks and other items as well |
| Oct | 2011 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 90000 | 54 | window out of track |
| Sep | 2010 | 94000 | 800 | Engine running rough, then check engine light on. Computer reset and warning of future failure of (?) oxygen regulator. ignition assembly replaced oil lines leaking; rusted out |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 85000 | 600 | replaced air compressor |
| Saab in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 143000 | 75 | Broken spring |
1999 Saab 9-3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 80500 | 12 | Turbo not engaging -tech discovered air pipe not connected, reconnected - $12; also had oil changed, new brake pads and rotors |
| Nov | 2011 | 84000 | 1446 | "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" - replaced key antennae, resulted in the alarm not working properly, computer diagnosed it to be a "TWICE" malfunction, needed to be replaced before further driving, part had to be ordered |
| Saab in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 114700 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 120900 | 2100 | failure of gas pump, as it was described by the mechanic valve cover gasket was "rebuild" some part of the car computer had to be replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 133920 | 800 | part of the hydraulic clutch failed (the master cylinder). Part worth 220 $ and to replace it 7 hours labor. |
| Sep | 2010 | 136400 | 260 | replaced front ball joints |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 109000 | 300 | CV joint boots were ripped and grease was being thrown from the joints.I had the whole axle replaced (due to not knowing how long the boots had been ripped). Noise upon hitting bumps on right front end. Replaced right front strut mount. Convertible top not working. Hydraulic pump repaired. |
| Jan | 2013 | 119700 | 53 | R&R brake pads. Pedal felt a little soft post replacement. Bled the brake line and now all is great! |
| Apr | 2013 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Northern Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 100000 | 0 | Direct Ignition Cassette failed - easily replaced, no further problems |
| Mar | 2012 | -2000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 80000 | 900 | Car was not turning over and making awful screeching noise. Ignition/Starter had to be replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Saab 9-3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 144000 | 0 | The convertible top started locking up until it finally blew the motor. The computer screen thru the years died little by little. Sold with this problem. The computer screen thru the years died little by little. Sold with this problem. Little plastic handles for the seats and buttons on the dash started falling off. Sold with this problem. |
1999 Saab 9-3 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 112000 | 300 | Convertible top piston needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998.5 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab in Spain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 106020 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 118420 | 0 | Air conditioning fan did not stop even after engine was turned off. It was necessary to disconect battery to stop it |
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