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Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (7%)

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Saab 9-3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (33%)

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Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 47000 mi US $1500	Replaced rear drive shaft, bearing was loud

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Nov 2021 109000 mi US $800	Replace AC compressor

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Saab 9-3 in Tennessee, United States - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 9800 mi US $770	Stability Control Failure and Cornering Headlights Malfunction displayed on SID. Took car to dealership. Problem was with Steering Angle Sensor. Had to replace entire Column Integration Module.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021 50000 mi US $200	Mechanical door lock failure

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018 80000 mi	Sunroof strut fell off mounting. Opted not to replace as cost to makeshift repair far easier and cost effective than full on replacement of mech.

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Saab 9-3 in Delaware, United States - May 2011
May 2011 1675 mi	Oil seeping through oil level sensor on oil pan. Dealer replaced sensor under warranty.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States - Feb 2018
Mar 2011 1800 mi	Right rear fixed glass was missing 8 inches of sealant. Recent downpour showed active interior dripping. Headliner, seat cushion, c-pillar, and carpeting soaked. Window sealed and interior parts only removed for drying. Mold not addressed
Jun 2011 4600 mi	Repaired scratches from previous visit. Contractor performed on site air quality test for mold spores due to prior water infiltration.
Aug 2013 31000 mi US $135	Replaced rear passenger window regulator. Plastic pulley and gear failed.
Feb 2018 90000 mi	vacuum pump was leaking

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Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011 10000 mi	Interior carpet slightly coming out of trim panel. Puddle light bulb burned out, replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020 26734 mi US $400	Rust under the tonneau cover. I did take to three auto body shops, all refused to treat. The rust was a mere one-inch line. One said they would only offer to replace the entire side panel. Then the other side started rusting, same area.

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
Mar 2017 76000 mi US $3400	car running rough, smoke billowing from under hood. Two different problems, coolant tank hose had burst, also, coil had failed, but replacing one coil only made another coil go, had to replace them all before car ran normally.
Nov 2017 82000 mi US $100	right front xenon bulb assembly, only high beam was working. Purchased two bulbs only (no ballast) and found video on youtube for removing bulbs from both headlights, put in new bulbs, worked beautifully.

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Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2011 - Dec 2015
Aug 2011 22940 mi	coil pack replacement, had check engine light and misfires Washer fluid hose leaking under hood, washer fluid nozzle leaking
Jul 2013 40300 mi C $350	P0306 Cylinder 6 misfire, rough idle replace coil pack on cyl. 6 again...due to rough idle and misfire causing check engine light. Previously replaced with same crap Delco part at dealer. Used Bosch part, seems to hsve solved issue. replace coil pack on cyl. 6 again...due to rough idle and misfire causing check engine light. Previously replaced with same crap Delco part at dealer. Used Bosch part, seems to hsve solved issue.
Apr 2014 47120 mi C $100	Still trying to track down the misfire.
Sep 2014 50840 mi C $600	Hesitation & misfires at WOT, coil pack faulty on cylinder 5. Replaced all 3 rear packs while it was apart.
Mar 2015 55180 mi	Another Bad coil pack on cyl. 6, closest to the turbo. The turbo heat cooks this coil every 6 months.
Dec 2015 57660 mi	Oil seepage from cold side of turbo charger, repeated check engine light for P0089, suction control valve stuck.

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Saab 9-3 in Norway May 2014 - Feb 2018
Sep 2014 13640 mi $152	High mounted rear brake light, crack centered at the washer fluid nozzle. P/N 12825344.
Nov 2014 14260 mi $459	"Bonk" noise, front, right, when turning the steering wheel at standstill, or low speed. Ball bearing P/N 13 270 705 replaced, both sides.
Jul 2015 15180 mi $1700	A/C compressor did not start. Low on coolant medium, refilled 365 g.
May 2017 17980 mi $4232	AC compressor disd not start due to low coolant medium/leak. Replaced 3 gaskets/o-rings and refilled medium and oil.
Aug 2017 19430 mi $18000	Both rear shock absobers leaking, replaced. OEM P/N 12848627. A/C system still leaking, replaced two valves and recharged. OEM P/N 3041827 and 13122149

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2019
Mar 2010 2500 mi	alignment
Jan 2011 8000 mi	replaced power steering hose
Dec 2013 43000 mi	Exhaust rattle from catalytic converter mechanic found loose tie rod end cold air coming in from outside
Jun 2014 53000 mi	Needed all 8 intake valves replaced due to defective valves
Oct 2016 69000 mi US $300	Leaking shocks
Jun 2017 76000 mi US $300	Replaced all 4 coils
Mar 2018 84900 mi US $60	Left rear bearing

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Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 80600 mi	Rear right top strut mount had crack.replaced both left and right mounts.

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Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
Mar 2014 64000 mi US $30	Leaking TPMS valve on one wheel.
Nov 2014 66600 mi US $1000	Rear Differential displayed a service light. Diff was taken apart and reassembled with new seals and gaskets and all fluids and filters replaced. Any disconnection in power to instrument cluster caused tachometer needle to reset to readings other than zero. Was finally reading 3500 rpm with the engine stopped. Speedometer was also inaccurate, reading ~10mph too low.
Jun 2015 71000 mi US $1200	CEL indicated issue with fuel system. Diagnosed as an impending failure in the fuel pump, which was replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 67000 mi US $1000	Rear shock leak and failure

Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
Oct 2016 55500 mi US $2100	4 of the valves were bent, not sure exhaust or intake, needed to put in new valves and have everything machined for fit and tolerances
Dec 2016 58000 mi US $1426	Needed new front springs, were broken so replaced struts at the same time to avoid duplication of future labor.

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Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2017
Oct 2014 27900 mi C $100	Replaced links
Jul 2016 36360 mi C $150	Rear left/ driver window regulator cable jamed
Jun 2017 40920 mi	Ball fell off from shift stick. Not fixed yet

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
Sep 2017 106000 mi US $1200	Timing chain guide broke and got into the sump damaging the crank reluctor ring.

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Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
Feb 2014 52240 mi C $1100	Date: 04/04/2013 To: All Saab Service Bulletin Nbr: TA248-1108 Date: March 2011
Aug 2014 57840 mi C $1400	Rear shocks were leaking - self leveling units had to order parts from Sweden due to back order in North America

Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017 41540 mi C $2000	Fuel pump failure

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2022
Nov 2011 11598 mi	Repaired poor wiring in failed right rear tail light.
Feb 2014 26200 mi US $385	Broken part to raise and lower the rear driver side window.
Dec 2014 33000 mi US $150	Oil leak
Sep 2015 37000 mi US $20	Burned out harness connecting the passenger side headlight. Direct connection made by the mechanic.
Feb 2017 116000 mi US $20	Reattached loose vacuum hose Burned out headlight
May 2017 51000 mi US $300	Airbag sensor and seat belt sensor stopped working. Mechanic unable to fix it.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017 93000 mi US $600	Corroded hood latch in 2015 caused hood to not latch after fluid change. Hood flew up and folded back. Finally got his repaired along with cosmetic repairs to driver side molding and front bumper

Saab 9-3 in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2015
Oct 2013 67000 mi	car making rubbing sound when braking. thought might have been the brake pads, but not. dealer added lubricant to corroded calipers. car still making sound, but have been advised not an issue. should resolve when pads/parts replaced.
Jul 2014 75300 mi US $105	New brakes from April had failed due to faulty parts or faulty installation. Caused issues with ride quality and brake line.

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Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2017
Feb 2014 25900 mi US $3000	Burned valve....While GM owned Saab they eliminated 6 year, 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty on 2009 cars and newer....called and they refused coverage even though very low miles. I've had other "issues" with GM and will not buy their cars.
May 2015 35100 mi US $300	One of the spark plugs was bad and was replaced with new one.

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Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015 37000 mi US $100	Error message regarding ignition on information center. Diagnosed as faulty body module which was reset. Worked for a while but messages returned since.
Mar 2016 42000 mi US $600	ignition switch replacement
Jul 2018 55000 mi US $2000	Drivers side window motor replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011 21080 mi	Drivers front window rolling up then back down; would not go all the way up unless X button was held down. Dealer reset pinch protection software with scan tool Brakes not engaging on cold start for the first 100 feet or so; would have trouble for a week or so and then disappear for months. After various tests, dealer found booster check valve was not always sealing properly-will be fixed free.

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Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2022
Dec 2012 22000 mi	Alarm system malfunction. Entire rear window required replacement under warranty.
Nov 2014 32900 mi US $125	Right front tire pressure slowly decreasing. Problem found to be a corroded TPMS sensor. Purchased sensor from former SAAB dealer and NTB installed.
Oct 2016 44700 mi US $15	windshield washer nozzle broken
Apr 2017 49000 mi US $670	Four wheel brake job including rotors and pads.
Aug 2021 75000 mi US $1500	The driver's door and passenger side rear door solenoid locking modules required replacement (would not lock and unlock with the keyfob) Routine maintenance was due on the AWD rear differential. Differential removed from vehicle and fluids and filters replaced. During this maintenance both rear CV joint boots were discovered to be ripped requiring replacement.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2017 - Dec 2020
Jul 2018 157000 mi US $1200	replace drive shaft
Nov 2018 165000 mi US $200	replace coolant hoses

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Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010 15000 mi	Plastic trim loose on "b" pillar. Repaired under warranty @ n/c. Moonroof made chattering noise when opening to vent position. Lubricated and adjusted under warranty @ n/c.
Jan 2011 22000 mi	Moon roof chatters when opened to vent position.
Jun 2011 27000 mi	Coolant leak from turbo return hose. Tightened clamp. Power steering fluid leaking from steering rack and hitting exhaust manifold causing smell. Rack to be replaced under warranty. Part on order.
Jul 2011 27500 mi	Steering rack replaced, four-wheel alignment performed. Warranty repair.
Sep 2011 30000 mi	Replaced seal at rear of transfer case. Leaking oil onto downpipe causing burning oil smell.
Apr 2013 47500 mi	Replaced fuel pump under warranty, in response to Check Engine light. No driveability problems.
Jul 2013 50300 mi US $250	Windshield washer nozzle and headlight washer nozzle needed replacement.
Jan 2016 49300 mi US $530	Misfires. Replaced 3 coil packs & all 6 plugs.
Jan 2017 75000 mi US $182	Replaced Xenon (HID) headlight Three of four windshield washer nozzles broken. Replaced 2nd time for this car. Too hot under hood.
May 2017 78000 mi US $480	New rear brake rotors and pads.
May 2018 84000 mi US $800	Replaced fuel pump after eliminating fuel pressure sensor and computer. (Three trips.) Replaced self-leveling shock absorber

Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015 40900 mi US $300	Back right LED circuit board went bad. Replaced circuit board inside back right taillight assembly, which corrected issue.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013 41000 mi US $45	Coolant leak. Mechanic tightened banjo clamp on coolant line into turbocharger.
Oct 2014 51500 mi US $100	Miss, check engine code showed misfire in cylinder 5. Mechanic replaced spark plugs.
Aug 2015 58700 mi US $550	Engine miss, various ignition related CELs. Replaced ignition coil packs and spark plugs. A known problem with SAABs with this engine.
Feb 2017 77000 mi US $121	Engine was intermittently throwing a fuel pressure check engine light. My mechanic checked the fuel pump and the fuel pressure sensor and determined the sensor was the problem. He replaced the sensor and no more check engine light.

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Saab 9-3 in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2014 - Mar 2017
Oct 2014 125240 mi C $250	Hose to coolant expansion tank split. Had to be towed home. Replaced both hoses, coolant tank and tank cap.
Feb 2015 129580 mi C $130	Engine running rough, one coil needed replacing. Replaced spark plug also.
Jun 2015 134540 mi C $10	ABS/TCS/TC lights on dash. Wiring to hub was frayed. Spliced. Reconnected and insulated wires. Lights went out.
Sep 2015 140740 mi C $300	Sway bar links and strut mounts and bearings replaced due to wear. Upper heater hose warn and leaking coolant. Part replaced.
Aug 2016 150660 mi C $1	CEL triggered by two faulty ignition coils. Replaced all three rear coils myself.

Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2012 41000 mi	Battery died.
Aug 2016 72300 mi	Air conditioning speed working, don't remember issue but it works be like a $800+ repair diet or labor from accessing parts. I didn't get it fixed.

Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013 15810 mi C $300	Found the sunroof not working when test drove it in a used car dealer. They thought it was the motor, but after replacing the motor the problem remained. They finally replaced the module, problem solved. Probably added $300 to the sales price. Found the sunroof not working when test drove it in a used car dealer. They thought it was the motor, but after replacing the motor the problem remained. They finally replaced the module, problem solved.
Jun 2013 19220 mi C $500	Vibrations observed at idle speed and also during high speed acceleration. Diagnosed engine misfiring and replaced one of the ignition coils and spark plugs. Repair costs rather expensive but at least problem solved.
Jul 2013 20460 mi C $30	Wind shield nozzles leaked, replaced all three with new ones. Wind shield washer nozzles leaked, replaced all three by myself.
Apr 2014 27900 mi C $1000	Random low fuel pressure caused misfire and threw a CEL. Dealer ordered and replaced the fuel pump. Problem solved. Low fuel pressure happened on random basis. Dealer ordered and replaced fuel pump. Problem solved.
Jan 2015 32980 mi C $110	Driver side door handle bracket broke. Could not open door. Ordered part and replaced.
Dec 2015 33480 mi C $80	Faulty ignition coil caused engine to misfire. Replaced the faulty coil by myself.
Aug 2017 45260 mi C $156	Front sway bar links were making noise. Parts replaced and fixed.
Mar 2018 47120 mi C $40	wiper arm linkage broke after a big snow. Bought part and replaced it myself.

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Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Mar 2018 117000 mi US $65	Changed a bad Coilpack
Jun 2021 251000 mi US $600	Front control arms, sway bar bushings, wheel bearings. Rear control arms, sway bar bushings and wheel bearings Rear brakes

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Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Jan 2014 - May 2018
Feb 2015 112840 mi C $201	Main thottle body, near butterfly, major clean-up
Nov 2015 124620 mi C $1200	Front suspension: Broken front springs-replaced, top plates jammed-replaced, lower suspension arm, bad joints-replaced. tie-rod end worn-replaced.
Feb 2016 127720 mi C $125	Bad coil,plus others were old. Changed all 4. Worn spark plugs, changed all 4. Buyed the coil packs(mail order)before going to the garage.
May 2018 167400 mi C $290	Parking brake cable replaced, was stiff/getting stuck because of rust

Saab 9-3 in Maine, United States Mar 2010 - May 2011
Dec 2010 28000 mi	Difficult to engage 2nd gear when cold. Found new TSB that said to drain trans oil and replace with 2.0L instead of 2.2L. Greatly reduced the issue.

Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Aug 2012 46000 mi	Chimes

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Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Jun 2019
Nov 2012 71780 mi	Weak battery. Replaced with a new one.
Dec 2012 73780 mi	Door module failure. Driver side.
Jul 2013 85020 mi C $250	Fuel level sending unit failed. Mechanic broke the fuel pump while replacing the unit, so he changed the fuel pump too.
Nov 2013 88660 mi C $225	Intermittent hesitation on idle when starting the car (hot starts only) Replaced Crankshaft position sensor. Oil Change.(regular maintenance)
Dec 2013 91140 mi	Winshield washer leak.Replaced tubes and nozzles.
Mar 2014 96100 mi C $350	Faulty ignition coils, replaced #1 and # 2.
Jul 2014 100220 mi C $592	Rear brakes. New calipers, rotors and pads.
Jun 2015 110360 mi C $950	Alternator replaced with a new one.rnNew brake rotors ands pads-front.
Oct 2015 113860 mi	-fuel level sending unit defective, replaced with a new one . Poorly designed fuel level unit seems problematic-i already replaced the unit less than two years ago.
Jun 2016 120900 mi C $950	A/c compressor shot. Replaced with a new one. Recharge and maintenance of a/c.
Sep 2017 135160 mi C $200	Link kit replacement, passenger side.
Dec 2017 137640 mi C $200	Rear brake job, normal wear. Replacement of rotors and pads.
Apr 2018 138880 mi	Replaced two front quarters. Rust removal on four doors and gas door.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014 53000 mi US $175	Left front Tire Pressure Sensor

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Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada May 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014 37200 mi C $1000	Engine would shake and lose power. Scanner reading was Cylinder #2 misfire. Changed Plugs and back 3 ignition coils ... didn't fix it. Finally discovered rusted wiring connectors. Cleaning then + oxygen sensor cleaning solved it.
May 2015 42040 mi C $550	Radiator coolant warning on dash. Topped up missing coolant but it would come back know in a few weeks. Noticed coolant stains on driveway. Took to garage to repair leak. Turned out to be a leaky water pump. Replaced pump
Sep 2015 43400 mi	Abnormal sound coming from the rear. Mechanic diagnosed a broken rear shock (passenger side). Said it needs to be replaced , + other rear shock needed to be changed as well.

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2014
Jun 2010 18000 mi	Cruise control engaging on its own when driving on highway. Rear right window moved up and down slowly - parts were cleaned and window now operates like normal
Sep 2012 36000 mi US $600	Break assist was not working when car was started after no usage for over 8 hours. Pedal was very firm until pressure would return. This would take about 30 - 45 seconds after start of car and pumping of firm break.
Feb 2013 37900 mi	Same issue I reported in October with braking. Lack of vacuum pressure after starting car leading to a very stiff pedal for 45 seconds. Part was finally available from Dealership - previous fix was temporary part replacement at independent.
Nov 2013 42600 mi US $500	Same brake problem as before. Valve for power assist seems to be sticking when car sits in sun and gets hot. Car did not stop and was driven into curb, damaging front fascia.
Feb 2014 44000 mi	Lack of vacuum on brakes at start - very intermittent. Could not duplicate problem for last 5 months. Perhaps problem resolved itself.

Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2012 - Apr 2017
Dec 2015 71300 mi C $800	Rear shock was leaking, replaced shocks and springs

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Jan 2010 - Sep 2014
May 2013 34000 mi	Failed UK MOT test on performance of rear brake callipers requiring replacement. Misfire under wide-open throttle. Mechanics could not reproduce the issue and no diagnostic codes so nothing done. Problem still present - I can reproduce at will. Same misfire under wide-open throttle. Mechanic still could not reproduce on road test. No diagnostic codes. Nothing done - advised to wait until it gets worse. Update: never went away completely, but later improved on its own.

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jan 2022
Sep 2011 23560 mi	Windshield water sprayers replaced.
Nov 2011 23560 mi	Battery faulty - replaced under warranty.
Nov 2012 25200 mi C $780	Power steering pump shot; XWD-specific parts needed to be ordered in from Sweden and installed.
May 2013 26660 mi C $710	Replaced one coil.
May 2017 35960 mi C $6000	Replaced XWD rear differential due to shavings.

Saab 9-3 in New Mexico, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Mar 2011 32300 mi	The ambient light sensor that automatically controls the headlights went out. A new one is ordered, and it should take less than a day to fix.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2012
Feb 2011 34700 mi	Power steering fluid level low.
Aug 2011 37700 mi	Coolant leaking from damaged turbo coolant return hose, hose replaced. Coolant leaking from damaged return hose, hose replaced.
Oct 2011 38000 mi	Coolant leak again after a couple of months, indication that coolant level is low due to leak from coolant tubing.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2021
Aug 2015 53500 mi US $970	Battery kept on dying and after diagnosis of entire electrical no leach was found and alternator was not charging the battery
Feb 2016 63000 mi US $118	Replaced engine torque rod bushing (P#-12777977) also added Powerflex insert for upgraded stability (Powerflex P#-PFF80-1220)
Mar 2016 64000 mi US $700	Replaced leaking water pump and worn belt tensioner, belt was replaced as well.
Sep 2016 78000 mi US $15	small coolant leak at coolant outlet reservoir (P#-12574373). Replaced with new gaskets, no more leak.
Mar 2018 118000 mi US $25	Replaced belt and tensioner. Belt shredded half way on the freeway so had both replaced. Replaced EVAP Purge valve. Vehicle showed a code which suggested the valve was leaking. Replaced with AC Delco 214-1685
May 2018 124000 mi US $250	Replaced rear transmission mount.
Jul 2018 124000 mi US $250	Replaced water pump

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Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2016
Nov 2010 17000 mi	This was actually the third time brought in for the same problem, the "low coolant" warning light would come on signifying a leak. At first they replaced a couple of clamps, finally replaced a metal tube along with washers, solved prob. Speedometer is off by 3 or 4 mph (over) at highway speeds compared to my gps. Dealer said he ran my car next to another car and they both said same speed. I think the gps is accurate.
Mar 2014 65000 mi US $150	Rear door handle didn't open door, no new parts, repaired. 2 out of 3 windshield washer nozzles stopped working, new nozzle required, fixed.
Apr 2015 71300 mi US $930	Replaced all windshield washer nozzles. Driver rear window needs new regulator.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013 65000 mi US $240	Dirty fuel injector causing cylinder misfire.

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Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 86000 mi US $400	Front Springs broke, needed to be replaced.
Jul 2016 87000 mi US $75	Coolant cap for overflow reservoir cracked, needed to be extracted and replaced. Gas gage intermittently goes to empty even when there is fuel in the car.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Jan 2011 40000 mi	Rain sensing wiper module needs replacement. Part is on order for past three weeks.
May 2011 49000 mi US $600	Needed a steering wheel lock mechanism that is related to the ignition. Also did forty thousand mile check.
Aug 2011 55800 mi US $279	Water leaking into car from right rear door. Dealer reported that plastic water shield inside door was malfunctioning and needed to be repaired. Car out of warranty.
Dec 2011 65000 mi	When filling the tank with gas the gas gauge reads empty when it is full. When partially full in reads correctly. Called dealer. Waiting for GM to decide on warranty.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2016
Oct 2012 34300 mi US $1200	Replaced dead battery
Mar 2016 62000 mi US $80	Winshield washer nozzle needed replacement

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2018
Nov 2014 94000 mi US $650	Both front coil springs replaced as they had broken. Changed fuel level sensor.
Apr 2016 104200 mi	Glove Box Hinges failed as they are made of plastic. Found used complete unit on eBay for $60. Mechanic charged $25 to install.
Dec 2016 109000 mi US $150	Tire Pressure Monitor System - master system fault. No parts replaced. Reprogrammed master module. It took three trips but it is finally working without a fault.
May 2017 111000 mi US $10	Remote FOB battery was low. This resulted in Random faults in the security system when unlocking or starting the car. Random faults such as steering wheel lock, or the doors would not unlock would occur. My mechanic instructed me to change the FOB batteries, then start the car at least 5 times with each fob to re-initialize the FOB with the security computer. After that I was to reset the computer by pulling the NEG battery cable for several minutes. The fix worked, all faults cleared and both FOBs function normally without fault.
Dec 2017 117000 mi US $415	Spark Plugs, wires, engine and passenger compartment filters.
May 2018 125500 mi US $350	Cleaned oil sump and strainer - known Saab issue. Engine was not getting enough oil to top of engine causing missing and lack of power. Car runs great after this repair.

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 72540 mi C $3000	Check Engine light was on.Intake valves in 1st cylinder worn and replaced.All other intake valves replaced also since also starting to wear and would cost a lot in labour to gain access again.

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 18000 mi	Kept loosing coolant. Dealer unable to find leak. Entire engine short block replaced. Heads reworked. I traded the car in after they repaired it

Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
Jul 2012 32000 mi	A/C was not blowing cold after a month of ownership. Took up to 10 minutes before the air would get cold. Dealer recharged under warranty. Door speakers were blown, dealer replaced them under warranty. Appears to be a common problem with these cars.
Apr 2014 56000 mi US $800	The clutch was slipping in the winter, would stop slipping when car was warmed up. Eventually it got to the point where the clutch would slip going uphill. Replaced the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing.
Jul 2014 61000 mi	The battery failed after 2 years. I bought a dura last platinum battery with AGM (absorbed glass mat) technology hoping it would last longer that 2 years. Replaced free under 3 year free replacement warranty.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2018
Jun 2010 16000 mi	Shift between 1st and 2nd not smooth when engine/weather cold. Car has 6spd manal transmission.
Jun 2013 70000 mi	Balancer chain replaced due to vibration caused from chain jumping and putting the balancer out of sync Steering lock failed as well as another computer module
Jan 2014 107200 mi US $730	Drivers side power lock module failed
Feb 2015 101000 mi US $1400	Struts, springs and tie rod ends
Jun 2015 106000 mi US $250	AC warm
Sep 2017 130000 mi US $700	Radiator
Jan 2018 130000 mi US $2000	GM manufactured the car with soft intake valves that wear out prematurely. Don’t expect any help from them, you’re on your own for this repair. Thank you GM.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2016
Jun 2010 12000 mi	Sunroof stop operating, it was a software issue with car computer; re-programed and fixed with that.
Mar 2011 18000 mi	Brake light malfunction
Jul 2011 19000 mi	Two brake light bulbs had to be replaced because they stopped working. My experience is that it took more than 10m due to the assembly being a bit difficult to take apart etc.
Oct 2011 21300 mi	Pinch mechanism for power window out of alignment prevented driver window from closing completely. Re-calibration in less than one hour fixed problem.
Oct 2012 29000 mi US $400	Motor and belt for rear window driver side died and window would not come up. Replaced entire mechanism.
May 2014 39100 mi US $600	replaced control unit for windows on drivers door. system was failing and erratic.

Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012 47740 mi C $100	Power steering fluid overfilling,gasket to engine leaking and filling power steering resevoir with engine oil.replaced gasket (had to find my own as saab doesnt sell) and replaced steering fluid as well since it was full of engine oil.
Apr 2013 55680 mi C $650	struts front clunking on bumps. nothing short of annoying but did not effect driveability.
Jun 2013 58280 mi C $20	Power steering was not working. Flushed system. No issues
Oct 2013 61680 mi C $50	Sway bar end links and Strut assembly ordered sway bar end links and strut assembly replaced. update: end links failed 5000km after.

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
Jun 2010 41000 mi	Housing for glovebox light melted by HVAC system
Dec 2010 50000 mi	Faulty third brake light.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015 73200 mi US $95	Bose amplifier partially failed. Replaced with a used Bose amp. Less than a 1 hour repair.

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Oct 2023
Jul 2015 78820 mi C $700	Rebuilt AC compressor installed
Nov 2015 82460 mi C $10	The window regulator on the right rear door failed due to the cable coming off the sheave and becoming entangled/kinked. I re-strung the regulator with 1/16" stainless steel cable.
Mar 2016 89900 mi C $250	Seals between the head and the power steering pump and the vaccuum pump were changed, due to them leaking oil.
Jun 2016 89900 mi C $230	The fuel gauge sender failed, indicating an empty tank when over half full. This is a known common failure in this model.
Sep 2016 93000 mi C $160	No crank. Inspected the battery, which turned out to be the factory original. I purchased and installed a new 5 Year Warranty battery.
Sep 2017 102300 mi C $50	Left rear upper shock absorber mount cracked. The part was replaced with a new one.
Mar 2018 108500 mi C $100	Oil Pressure Switch was leaking. Part was replaced.
May 2018 107260 mi C $130	Replace both front springs. They had broken about 4" along from the bottom end.
Mar 2019 114642 mi C $220	Replace flex coupling in exhaust pipe.
May 2020 124514 mi C $1345	Change AC evaporator and expansion valve, leak test and recharge.
Sep 2020 133920 mi C $1110	Leaking front right shock strut. Broken rear springs.
Oct 2020 134540 mi C $200	Replace Oil Feed Pipe to Turbocharger (leaking due to corrosion)
Nov 2021 135780 mi C $220	Radiator was leaking at bottom corner due to corrosion of the crimping strips on the tank.
May 2022 140120 mi C $200	I replaced the clutch. With transmission out, replaced engine rear main seal. Repaired holes created by rust in subframe. One week after finishing the clutch replacement the right front wheel bearing became noisy. I replaced it myself.

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Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 124000 mi US $1000	Replace rear left caliper - parking brake was sticking. Do full brake job - rotors, pads, and fluid flush. Max Brakes (maxbrakes.com) has excellent brakes for this car and you can special order their Elite performance rotors and Carbon Metallic pads for amazing stopping power. Replaced both stabilizer bar links (were making squeeks/groans during turning) - recommend getting the greasable ones from Moog so you can add grease periodically and never have to replace again. Replaced struts - Recommend Bilstein HD, Koni, KYB, maybe Monroe, but not probably not Sachs OEM.
Jun 2018 131000 mi	Airbag warranty repair (Takata). Done at independent Saab shop (East of Sweden Saab in Boulder, CO) and Saab fully covered 100% of repair cost. East of Sweden did the replacement of entire airbag unit in like 15 minutes!

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2009 9000 mi	Sun roof stopped working. Motor & control unit had to be replaced - all under warranty. Repair was successful.
Mar 2017 110000 mi US $60	Left side headlight went out. Bought replacement bulbs, and replaced both left & right side myself.
Feb 2018 117000 mi US $1300	Front struts & springs replaced along with rear shocks & springs. One original front spring was found to be broken during strut replacement.
Sep 2021 134000 mi US $400	Front wheel was missing a lug. Shop determined threads inside bearing had rusted away. Bearing replaced to resolve problem. Repair was successful.
May 2022 138500 mi US $15	There was a water leak occurring in the passenger side footwell. Traced to a bad seal around the housing for the cabin air filter. Removed housing and replaced seal. Successful.

Saab 9-3 in District of Columbia, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2019
Apr 2017 92000 mi US $20	Intermittent hard starting. Walmart battery replaced under warranty. Self installed.
Feb 2018 99000 mi	Fuel tank level sensor in tank is failing. Inoperative when level is > 3/4 full.
Jun 2018 99550 mi US $300	Fuel level sensor in tank failed. Broke fuel pump outlet pipe during repair so ended up replacing entire in-tank fuel pump assembly, which was recommended anyway due to mileage of car and difficulty of access. New fuel pump is very loud, not sure if this is just an annoyance for the aftermarket part or indicates a problem. Also OBD check engine warning multiple times for P0453 OBD-II Trouble Code: Evaporative Emission Control Pressure Sensor High Input. Have not had time to troubleshoot or repair.

Saab 9-3 in Idaho, United States May 2014 - Mar 2017
Jun 2016 129000 mi US $225	Drivers window switch failed, other windows okay. Replaced master drivers door switch pack ($90 part), paid "indi" SAAB shop $135 to "marry" new switch pack to car via TechII Canbus. Problem solved.

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2022
Aug 2013 60000 mi US $195	Power steering pump is driven directly off of the camshaft. The seal in the pump failed allowing engine oil to pump into the rower steering pump reservoir and overflow. The pump was replaced with a remaufactured unit.
Jan 2015 75500 mi US $2400	Intake valves had worn excessively due to inferior quality valves used by GM in 2007 - 2009. SAAB nor GM has offered warranty support. Valve guides were also worn and replaced.
Sep 2015 83000 mi US $435	Fuel tank sending unit was failing intermittently. Sending unit was replaced.
Nov 2021 167000 mi US $160	Replaced rear muffler.

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Saab 9-3 in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Dec 2012 - Oct 2017
Jul 2014 63640 mi A $10	Driver's side window needed calibration

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Saab 9-3 in France May 2010 - Jul 2014
Nov 2010 31180 mi	Car was shaking only when I was accelarating strongly. Manufacturer changed parts inside the engine. Problem solved
Sep 2011 53940 mi	Broken down alternator, had to be replaced.
Feb 2013 90060 mi €200	exhaust gas recirculation dirty. cleaned it.
Mar 2013 89280 mi €500	problem returned about 10 days later. exhaust gas recirculation changed.
Sep 2013 102300 mi €450	Turbo pipe failure. Had to be replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013 26660 mi C $125	Coil malfunction
May 2017 39680 mi C $588	Replace rear brake rotors and pads

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015 92000 mi US $180	The connections to two of the three windshield fluid jets were cracked and all three were replaced.
Nov 2021 125500 mi US $600	Check engine light and other items

Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States May 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2013 37600 mi US $20	The pegs holding the driver's side floor mat disengaged and one part fell under the rug. Body shop lifted the rug and fixed. Problem has reoccurred.Not uncommon, according to Saab internet blogs.
May 2014 42000 mi US $416	Car started running rough. Display indicated multiple problems. Replaced #4 coil module
Dec 2016 48000 mi US $640	Water pump leaking.
May 2017 49000 mi US $700	Replaced convertible top controller
Apr 2018 51000 mi US $151	Check engine light. Replace vacuum check valve Replace plastic pipes for brake booster feed

Saab 9-3 in South Carolina, United States May 2010 - Oct 2013
Dec 2011 53000 mi US $300	driver air bag sensor
Jun 2012 60000 mi US $275	Bad coil pack and one bad plug Bad brake vac hose going to vac pump. GM says all 6 cyl saabs 207 and newer will have this hose fail. braking reduced by 40 percent. Took over 3 weeks to find a new one, 300 mi away.
Jan 2013 69000 mi US $800	Elect fuel pump failed. Replaced in 2 hr. $ 590 for pump, $ 210 for labor.
Apr 2013 70000 mi US $500	Cracked expansion tank for coolant.
Jul 2013 73800 mi US $725	Elect vac booster pump. This pump is taken out when the vac line to the pump ( with elect check valves ) fails. GM admitts that all the vac lines will fail with in 4 - 5 yrs. info on web. only on 2007 and later 6 cyl cars. Still love car.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2016
May 2013 47500 mi US $2600	Threw a diagnostic code for intermittent low fuel pressure. Replaced the fuel pump.
Aug 2013 55300 mi US $400	Tire pressure sensor was failing intermittently. Replaced one sensor.
Jan 2014 US $385	One windshield and one headlight washer failed after recent freezing weather. I think there was something wrong with the windshield, it just started cracking. Running the defroster a lot didn’t help.
Jun 2015 88000 mi US $1000	Two visits. One to fix a cracked EGR hose then a second trip to replace the EGR valve which failed after the hose was changed out. Low fuel pressure indicated from OBD-II. Replaced fuel pump.
Jan 2016 72700 mi US $100	Trunk light was inoperative. Bulb was good. Wiring to the bulb had cracked.
Mar 2016 106000 mi US $700	Worn sparkplugs. Engine stuttered on acceleration. Driver side window rolled up then rolled down halfway. Control module was re-flashed and fixed the problem. Replaced cracked coolant expansion tank.
Oct 2016 116000 mi	Coolant level dropped over and over again. Water pump replaced. Then more coolant level problems. Dealer discovered engine leaking coolant from both cylinder heads. At this point, we ceased work on the car and I traded its remnants.

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Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Mar 2014 72000 mi US $650	Convertible top not operating correctly. Hall effect position sensor on main ram faulty, replaced.
Jul 2014 74300 mi	Car was periodically draining battery when not being driven. Glove box light switch was sticking and caused the light to remain on even with the glovebox door shut. Glovebox light removed in lieu of replacing switch.
Sep 2015 80000 mi US $175	Vacuum booster was leaking vacuum and causing engine to idle poorly when started cold. May or may not be contributing to overall engine performance. Brakes were hard to apply sometimes. Replaced vacuum booster.
Oct 2015 80200 mi US $200	Plastic interior trim began to become sticky and attract dirt and fingerprints, in addition to showing any scuff marks. A paint applied at the factory that was two part urethane based separates over time into base chemists. Repainted trim.
Jan 2016 81800 mi US $300	Replaced fuel pump because of ongoing performance problems with the original. New pump fixed the problem.
Mar 2016 86000 mi US $30	Bad ignition coil

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2014 - Aug 2019
Aug 2014 55160 mi C $40	hoses for overflow of radiator coolant were leaking fluid onto the motor creating smoke when hot.
Jun 2015 61380 mi C $150	replaced the battery after 5 years with old one.
Sep 2015 63860 mi C $30	Had to replace the cap on the antifreeze overflow container.
Jan 2016 C $350	engine was running rough. turned out it was a solenoid that needed replacing.
Jun 2017 75640 mi C $350	solenoid causing motor to run rough
Dec 2017 79360 mi	Front link kit and rear bushings
Mar 2018 80600 mi C $50	Replaced both hoses for coolant return to reservoir.
Sep 2018 84940 mi C $500	vacuum hose connector leaking

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Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2016
Nov 2014 21300 mi US $100	Lose suspension bolt and oil change

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2022
Oct 2010 49000 mi	Decklid stopper and spring came loose and rattled upon open/ close. Replacement parts ordered.
Nov 2010 49800 mi	Right front low beam failure message on Driver info system. Both front headlamps checked and replaced based on visual inspection showing low lamp brightness. Dealer car wash caused detachment of the right side park turn lamp from the metal fender, wiring was still attached. New lamp installed in ten minutes.
Sep 2011 65000 mi US $60	Driver's side window would auto reverse down half way when using door switch for auto express up. PDM, DDM reprogrammed and pinch point pressure recalibrated. Driver's side sunvisor RH clip/ screw was detached from hole in sheet metal. Hole was oversized and metal was fatigued. Longer sheet metal screw uses to re-attach clip.
Jul 2017 102225 mi US $1300	Vacuum pump was leaking oil; it was replaced with a new vacuum pump and seal. A/C was working less efficiently, that is, had to set thermostat to 64 F instead of 70 F to get cool air to blow through vents.
Dec 2017 104000 mi US $700	Replaced original ECM with remanufactured ECM

Saab 9-3 in Utah, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Feb 2014 77000 mi US $30	Message "Failed Rear Brake light" (left & right) However lights did brigthen when braking . This is a fail-safe feature by Saab whereby the tail lights act as standby stop lights. In fact the bulbs WERE blown. V. difficult to source locally
Oct 2015 87300 mi US $82	Security alarm kept going off. Replaced ignition key
Feb 2016 89600 mi	The vsecurity alarm has started going off(again) Central locking has stopped working. Not fixed yet
Jan 2017 89800 mi US $100	Warning light "Steering Lock Malfunction" Changed ignition switch and hot wired starter relay added start button. I can start and drive the car but repair is temporary work around I need a new module
Aug 2017 96000 mi US $430	Engine died without warning . I coasted to a stop and could not restart. Called tow truck and took the car to a repair shop. Turns out that there was some electrical short in the ignition system caused by erosion of the insulation of some wiring. The diagnosis was difficult and took the technician several hours to trace. No new components were required. The faulty wire was replaced and clipped back into position

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 58000 mi US $1400	Replaced steering position sensor replaced noisy pulley tensioner

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 49000 mi US $1480	Clutch and slave cyclinder

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Dec 2006 - Jul 2009
Aug 2008 27000 mi	Coolant reservoir replaced with newly improved tank.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2013
Nov 2007 6000 mi	Right rear turn signal lamp had failed. Rattle in rear interior of vehicle - cargo area. Rattle/vibration in drivers door panel - caused by audio system low frequency sounds. Rattle in rear interior of vehicle - from cargo area. Rattle/vibration in drivers door panel - caused by audio system low frequency (bass) sounds.
Dec 2008 20000 mi	Radio making buzzing noise after warm. Low coolant lamp on at times. Dealer installed updated cool surge tank hose kit per TSB.
Jan 2009 21000 mi	Radio replaced for buzzing noise - was diagnosed on prior service visit.
Jun 2010 41000 mi	Drivers seat had a creak noise in lower seat cushion/frame area.
Jul 2010 41000 mi	Seat creak from lower seat frame. Dealer tightened seat pivot bolt, but noise still there. Seatbelt pivot squeaking. Attempted to lube, but noise is still there so a new seatbelt needed to be ordered.
Aug 2010 42200 mi	FINALLY got creaking seat belt replaced after continually trying to lube something that needed to be replaced. Third time would have been a charm, however they forgot to put this part on while fixing the seat and had to go back 4th time! Creaking seat was finally fixed (third visit). Dealer refused to replace seat, but took out and lubed "something." Seems ok, but have totally lost faith in dealers ability to fix anything right the first time. They are horrible.

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Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016 53000 mi US $440	Brake vacuum pump leaking, seals integrated, so pump was replaced
Apr 2016 54000 mi US $250	Driver door locking mechanism replaced
May 2016 55000 mi US $120	Replaced ignitions switch - steering lock warning +12x
Sep 2016 64000 mi US $600	Fault in Wiper controls required replacement of CIM which also control alarm
Feb 2017 72000 mi US $620	Replaced strut end bearings (making noise as spring wound-up & unwound). Also replaced front brake pads (wear item)
May 2017 75000 mi US $350	Left rear door lock mechanism intermittent failure - replaced unit.
Mar 2018 97000 mi US $2400	Valve replacement, New rebuilt head, etc. due to worn valves, hard cold starting RR window regulator replaced
Aug 2018 109000 mi US $200	Oil leaking from rear of engine. Shop replaced brake vacuum pump. Still leaking oil - will have to return to shop for next go-round.
Dec 2020 163000 mi US $900	replaced steering pump due to leak. also had cracked coolant tank
Sep 2021 179000 mi US $125	failed window regulator - left rear
Dec 2021 184000 mi US $500	left rear window regulator failed.
Jan 2022 185000 mi US $300	failed ignition coil
Apr 2022 180000 mi US $140	recharged AC

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2016
Mar 2012 40000 mi	Replaced ignition switch.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2014
Jul 2012 55000 mi US $790	Motors in both driver and passenger windows went out
Mar 2014 81000 mi US $1700	driver and passenger side springs broke Fuel sensor failed

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Dec 2011 - Oct 2014
Jan 2012 53900 mi C $500	Broken FR coil spring, not covered under the 2003-06 rust belt extended coil spring warranty on the 9-3 because mine is an '07.
Apr 2012 51760 mi	Poor running due to failing sensors within the Throttle Body. Replaced part under powertrain warranty.
Oct 2014 76260 mi C $1	Front sway bar links needed replacement

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010 30000 mi	Warning notice appeared in display notifying of a "Steering Lock Malfunction, Please make a safe stop.' Nothing locked, though, when mentioned this to the Dealer, a scan was run in the computer and the ignition switch had to be replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Jun 2007 - Jul 2016
Jun 2007	Radio control button on steering wheel malfunctioned. Part was ordered June 15 or so. As of August 16, we are still waiting for it. Odometer did not cross 1,000 mile mark til July.
Aug 2007 3000 mi	Car would not start (cranked but did not catch). Indicator light said that theft was in progress, although it most definitely was not. Apparently start was disabled for this reason. Dealer updated software and problem has not yet recurred.
Sep 2007 3000 mi	Radio part ordered mid-June finally arrived mid-September. Dealer installed it, and problem is fixed.
Nov 2007 5000 mi	When the car was in the shop for the recall repair, the mechanics noticed that both tail light relays were bad. They replaced both. Wonder if I was driving around with no tail lights....
Nov 2008 11000 mi	Replaced passenger side tail light assembly. Wasn't actually friend or family who noticed the problem but rather a UPS driver who came up beside me and told me about the short in the light. There was no checkbox for that.
Jan 2009 12000 mi	Took car in because one key would not open hatch. Mechanics discovered that driver's side tail light assembly had to be replaced. So now both tail lights on this car have failed in its first 1.5 years.
May 2009 15000 mi US $330	Went in for 2nd year annual service (warranty service). Mechanics discovered broken fender liners that needed to be replaced (I paid). I requested new wiper blades as the old ones were worn out (I also paid).
May 2010 20300 mi	bad fuel level sensor broken shifter assembly and knob falling off, car did not go into reverse
Oct 2010 21000 mi	Rear window driver's side fell down into door. Replaced window regulator.
Oct 2011 26000 mi US $40	Headlight
Jan 2012 30000 mi US $60	Another headlight
Mar 2012 30000 mi	clutch slave cylinder
May 2012 30300 mi	A/C wss not working. Turns out mechanic failed to reconnect it after March clutch repair.
May 2013 33600 mi US $30	Error message about right marker failure. Mechanics did not see that but replaced bulbs with lower wattage ones as they knew original bulbs to be an issue. Message has not come back.

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Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 20000 mi	Computer/sensor/module replaced to correct lock/alarm malfunction. Battery replaced as well. Replace Alarm/lock sensor
Jan 2010 24500 mi	Windshield Wipers stopped working. Repaired by dealer at no charge. Covered by warranty.
Apr 2010 27000 mi	Right low beam headlight failure

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 136000 mi US $200	Fuel gauge not working. The problem was the fuel level sending unit attached to the pump in the tank. Due to the age of the vehicle the fuel pump assembly was changed.

Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2007 - Sep 2022
Sep 2009 18600 mi	throttle position sensor
Sep 2012 51460 mi C $80	Seat belt recliner
Aug 2018 117800 mi C $50	Overheated - coolant leak. Flushed + stopleak.
Mar 2019 127720 mi C $100	Replaced oil vacuum pump for oil leak. 1hr repair. Replaced front struts and swaybar linkages. Was overdue - brought handling back to like new.
Nov 2019 130200 mi C $100	New brake pads all around

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2009
Sep 2008 24800 mi	Interior sunroof trim made of hard plastic and attached to metal rail in roof,resulting in slight creaking noise due to movement as car body flexed going over bumps. The button to open glove box was pealing.

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2016
Mar 2013 81220 mi C $150	Spring
Apr 2014 93180 mi C $150	Spring (second one)
Jun 2016 127720 mi C $120	stabilizer bar upper strut mount coils rear spring

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States May 2007 - Apr 2012
Nov 2007 5000 mi	Drive and passenger door panels had finish defect. Both were replaced under warranty.
Dec 2007 8000 mi	Loose piece in the passenger door after door panel replacement.
Dec 2008 17000 mi	Front light bulb replaced. Side marker bulb replaced.
Sep 2009 24000 mi	Tail light out. Had to replace entire tail light assembly.
Feb 2011 39000 mi	Steering lock failure. Replaced ignition key mechanism.

Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Oct 2007 - Sep 2014
Sep 2008 26000 mi	Two drive belt pulleys replaced before anticipated failure - dealer said they would fail if not replaced. Rattles & creaking in centre console & driver's door cured. Others in dash & roof liner advised incurable.
Jan 2009 30000 mi	Excess play on front anti-roll bar link arm.
Oct 2009 37000 mi	inlet manifold replaced
Jul 2010 40000 mi	Replace EGR valve
Sep 2010 42000 mi £452	alternator failed - replace
Sep 2013 61000 mi £5	left dipped beam headlamp replaced
Jun 2014 64000 mi £966	whistle from engine traced to where egr valve meets exhaust. renew egr radiator assembly from inlet manifold to turbo unit. some delay in parts supply & some faulty parts needed reorder.
Sep 2014 64000 mi £510	diesel particulate filter failed

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Feb 2016 99700 mi US $500	oil regulator

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2017
Dec 2009 26000 mi	Light bulbs.
Dec 2016 127000 mi US $2700	Transmission needed to be replaced. Found a junkyard used replacement to swap in.

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Saab 9-3 in Tasmania, Australia Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 82460 mi A $600	Alternator was removed, alternator clutch replaced.
Feb 2015 A $350	Replaced alternator with upgraded unit. Previous repairer ignored service bulletin stating replace and not repair. Electric solenoids in alternator began to fail leading to dash light. Was still drivable. Replaced alternator with upgraded unit. Previous repairer ignored service bulletin stating replace and not repair. Electric solenoids in alternator began to fail leading to dash light. Was still drivable.
Nov 2015 81840 mi A $100	EGR valve replacement. Codes showed intake leak, and vehicle was in limp home mode. Removed valve, was full of carbon and non-operative in open position.
Feb 2017 94240 mi A $60	Swirled flap valve rod had fallen off. Required replacement with improved part. Was successful EGR valve required cleaning as had blocked due to SWirl flap valves failing
Apr 2017 96100 mi	Water was being directed directly into the power steering system from rain runoff. This caused the lubricant to disappear from the power steering system on the knuckle that operates it. Required lubricating again as power steering failed several times. Has been fine since.

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Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2009 12000 mi	Brake pedal was very soft and sank to floor on hard stops, resulting in excessive stopping distances. According to work order the main hydraulic brake unit was replaced.
Jun 2009 13000 mi	Coolant reservoir was cracked and leaking. This is a known defect. Tank was replaced with updated unit.
Aug 2011 57000 mi US $150	Bad ignition coil (cylinder #6) replaced.
Jul 2013 86200 mi US $250	Car misfiring under hard acceleration. Ignition coil pack replaced on cylinder 5.
Oct 2013 90800 mi US $600	Brake pedal had excessive travel and felt soft. Mechanic replaced front pads and rotors and greased all pistons in calipers to remedy a sticking rear caliper.
Dec 2014 109000 mi US $900	Engine occasionally "stuttered" when accelerating. Diagnosed as a failing fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced.
Apr 2015 114800 mi US $380	Two ignition coil packs were misfiring and required replacement. Replaced all spark plugs at same time. Left Xenon bulb working intermittently. Replaced bulb and igniter.
May 2016 139100 mi US $1500	Replaced leaking / worn out (aftermarket) Koni Sport Shocks
Sep 2016 147000 mi US $25	Left and center windshield washer jets broke. Replaced with new parts.
Jul 2021 192000 mi US $75	Hoses on coolant tank developed leaks and required replacement

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2014
Oct 2008 18000 mi	Left front headlight leveling system/headlight replaced.
Jan 2009 25000 mi	Coolant tank leak. Replace coolant tank and leaking hose.
Sep 2009 41000 mi US $454	turn signal sensor relay had to be replaced tighten a loose door jam or such in the drivers A pillar. replaced rear vents (wouldn't stay up) and a trim piece around a door lock. clunk in rear of car. replaced part of the rear suspension.
Feb 2010 47000 mi	Replaced Evaporative line that was leaking. Took 20+ days as the part was backordered from Sweden. After repair, it turned out the evap Valve also needed to be replaced. 3-4 more days in the shop.
Apr 2010 49000 mi	replace radio/navigation unit
Jan 2011 60000 mi US $50	engine coil replaced replace one engine coil
Jun 2012 74000 mi US $50	Fuel pump
Apr 2013 89000 mi US $47	faulty reservoir cap for the coolant. replace ignition coil
Jun 2014 106000 mi US $15	leak on coolant hose
Aug 2014 107700 mi US $450	replaced coolant tank and hoses due to leak

Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2024
Aug 2012 39900 mi US $50	Xenon bulb failed
Jan 2014 50000 mi US $5	Passenger side mirror
Aug 2015 62200 mi US $125	Three year battery failed at three years and one month
Aug 2016 64000 mi US $150	small leak from power steering line. replaced fitting
Jan 2024 68000 mi US $300	Alternator bearing wore beyond repair. Replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2009
Apr 2009 20000 mi	Coolant reservoir was cracked.

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Apr 2011 48980 mi	Battery replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Hawaii, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012
Jan 2011 33700 mi	Stability Control Failure Message- Replaced CIM Tech noticed Electric Vacuum Pump In-op- Replaced
Jun 2011 33000 mi	Replace exterior windshield trim fron and back. Replaced faulty vacuum pipe.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2013
Aug 2011 71000 mi US $160	AC O-Ring deteriorated, was replaced and R134a was recharged.
Jul 2013 96000 mi US $2000	Actually repair is not yet completed. My car is still in the shop. They cannot figure out how to regprogram the car to the ECM. ECM was on BO till the apocalypse. Dealer ended up taking it as a trade in. Work was NOT performed as the ECM, which went out while I was driving 70mph on the HWY with family,was on BO for ???. Dealer ended up taking it as a trade in.

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Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2017
Dec 2008 7000 mi	Left rear window would not close unless helped by pulling up on the window. Fix required replacing the regulator.
Apr 2009 10000 mi	rattles from dashboard
Sep 2012 32000 mi US $290	Ignition switch module failed, was replaced.
Feb 2015 48000 mi US $1000	Replaced front coil springs, one was broken, one failing
Jul 2017 62000 mi US $800	coils failed

Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
Jan 2013 C $100	A pinched coolant hose leaked coolant all over the engine bay while driving, requiring the replacement of a hose.
May 2013 119060 mi C $600	Coolant tank cracked, replaced with improved oem metal tank Sway bar links loose, replaced with oem
Oct 2013 125640 mi C $500	Coil packs and plugs.
Feb 2014 129120 mi C $10	License plate body piece came loose.
Jun 2014 132680 mi C $1500	Camber bolts had rusted and rotted. New bolts were ordered and installed before alignment Spark plugs, coilpacks replaced Coolant hoses rotted
Jul 2017 146940 mi C $1600	Front springs Fuel pump oil pressure sensor

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015 68200 mi US $340	One failed coil made the engine run rough.
Sep 2015 77000 mi	Another ignition coil failed, so the remaining five coils that were not replaced in April were replaced this time.
Jun 2018 121000 mi US $1250	new clutch

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2009
Jul 2008 15000 mi	Transmission cable snapped and couldn't change gears
Jan 2009 22000 mi	Replaced several light bulbs

Saab 9-3 in Spain Oct 2008 - Jan 2012
Aug 2009 21080 mi	coolant reservoir tank leaks, replaced by Saab instruction modification 260-2722.

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2017
Jul 2012 76300 mi US $1000	ac compressor replacement`
Jan 2014 73800 mi US $260	replaced rear shocks
Apr 2014 99700 mi US $1100	Replace front links, struts, springs (1 spring broken).
Jun 2016 130000 mi US $1400	2 front sway bar links recharge AC

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - May 2009
Sep 2008 18000 mi	Front anti-sway bar was making a clunking sound.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2018
Jan 2009 36000 mi	Transmission shifting rough.
Dec 2009 55000 mi US $800	Throttle Position Sensor failed
Jul 2012 100800 mi US $500	noisy bearing

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 18000 mi	Fixed broken shifter knob and door panel that came loose.

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2014 93000 mi US $1200	Worn intake valves. Valves were not hardened properly from the factory. Caused hard/rough start problem. Intake valves were replaced to correct.
Jul 2014 94300 mi US $200	Turbo was leaking boost into the crankcase and causing excessive oil consumption. May have been due to fault in reinstallation of turbo from previous work.
Oct 2014 96000 mi US $150	Rear passenger window regulator broke during normal operation of the window. A new regulator was needed to fix the problem.

Saab 9-3 in Districto Federal, Mexico Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 62000 mi $450	Car took a long time to start, in the mornings or when it was not running for more than 15 mins. I was not able to get it fixed

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2017
Jun 2016 101000 mi US $120	Passenger side view mirror glass FELL off. Replaced side view mirror glass with 3rd party item. Replaced rear center headliner clip
Aug 2016 102700 mi US $50	Replaced both R & L low beam headlamps. R side had burnt out. Tried Sylvania H7 Silverstar bulbs this time, hoping for longer service interval. These Saabs seem to go through head lamps at a high rate.
Sep 2016 103000 mi US $60	Engine stumbling badly at idle during cold start. Replaced all spark plugs with NGK PFR6T-10G plugs. Added SeaFoam to fuel tank. Problem cleared up over the course of a week.
Feb 2017 107000 mi US $565	Replace passenger side (Right) low beam bulb. Remove and replace rear brake pads. Brake fluid flushed.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 7000 mi	Drivers side seat retaining clips.
Jul 2009 37000 mi US $104

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Oct 2014
Sep 2012 39680 mi C $2	The aluminium heat deflector under the trunk was loose and knocking when hitting road bumps.
Nov 2013 50200 mi C $200	The intermediate steering shaft was seized. After adding some lube, it was working good, but the problem came back quickly. The mechanic changed the part. It's fixed. Steering was Noisy when turning at low speed.
Jul 2014 55680 mi C $300	Both rear window regulators were faulty. Both replaced. But if I had checked them at first, I could have put back the wire onto the regulator wheel at nos cost. But since I had the parts in hand (bought 276$) I decided to replace them.
Sep 2014 57660 mi C $500	Upholstery: The driver seat leather cracked on the side. This is apparently related to the seat heater. I bought a new one and installed it.
Oct 2014 58280 mi C $225	Rear brake caliper stuck. Changed both sides rear pads and rotor. Also changed the driver side caliper.

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011 41540 mi C $660	Front suspension coils broken and replaced.
Jan 2012 44020 mi C $200	Windshield fluid pump replaced.
Jul 2012 50220 mi	Replacement

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2016
May 2013 52060 mi C $600	Fuel sender needed to be replaced (fuel gauge wasn't working)
Feb 2014 70660 mi C $300	Thermostat was malfunctioning
Oct 2015 104880 mi C $1200	Cracked strut mount.
Jan 2016 105400 mi	The car was stuttering under any gas. Could not continue to drive. Had to have car towed to mechanic. $600 later it was identified + fixed as spark plug problem.
Feb 2016 105400 mi C $1700	The check engine light flashing. Car did not have any power. 3 of the coils had to be replaced.
Mar 2016 105400 mi	Needs strut mounts & coil spring. The coil spring had completely broke. Did not repair. The car will be headed for salvage.

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Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2011
Dec 2007 17000 mi	cd player would not work

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2011
Jul 2009 29000 mi	Strange wheel lock malfunction messages for weeks. One day car would not start. Towed car to dealer. Battery replaced. Wheel lock malfunctions start again. Taken back to dealer and ignition is replaced. Problem fixed.
Jan 2010	Both the front low beam and the rear high mounted brake light malfunctioned. The bulbs were replaced and the problem is fixed. The driver's power seat control mounting was broken and the control panel was hanging off. The panel was replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
May 2010 58000 mi US $500	Ignition Control Module (ICM) died. Needed to be replaced. Electronic Ignition problem

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2007 - Dec 2016
Jul 2009 34000 mi	Auto A/C was dropping into manual mode occasionally during wet weather
May 2012 67200 mi US $1005	A/C compressor clutch solenoid failed. The solenoid is not a replaceable part, so the entire compressor+clutch assembly had to be replaced.
May 2013 77000 mi US $199	Lower Schrader valve found to be leaking
Jul 2014 86200 mi US $161	Dye test indicated Evaporator has a slow leak
May 2015 87600 mi US $800	A/C leak. Evaporator replaced.
Dec 2016 92000 mi US $25	A/C wasn't working. Added refrigerant using recharge kit

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2012
Oct 2007 4000 mi	Faulty window regulator, driver's side front.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2015
Dec 2007 9000 mi	Had difficulties with the ignition key sticking. They replaced the ignition sensor and re-calibrated the key so that it would work.
Jun 2008 17000 mi	Could not unlock the ignition key to start the car. Needed new Electronic key.
Sep 2008 19000 mi	The seat cover came lose form the seat frame.
Dec 2008 24000 mi	Seat bottom came unsecured from seat frame
Feb 2010 43000 mi	Radio Controls would not function
Mar 2011 59000 mi US $1800	Error in traction control computer, need to replace cim module, the main module of the car.
Dec 2013 101000 mi US $300	Windshield washer arm would not move.
Aug 2014 112000 mi US $125	No Airconditioning
Jun 2015 122000 mi US $449	Needed oil change, tire rotation and a/c system has small leak. Needed recharge
Jul 2015 122000 mi	Had a water leak somewhere on the passenger side of the car. The multi-unit Climate Control did not work on the passenger side. The heated Seat on the Drivers Side did not work. It was also consuming a large amount of oil, roughly a Quart per 1,500 miles, and I was told that it was likely the turbo fan seal that was leaking, as the car was not indicating signs of burning oil.

Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2007 - May 2010
Feb 2010 27000 mi	Replaced sway bar ends

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 26000 mi US $500	Pinch sensor on the drivers side of the car fails. Only fix is to re-flash the computer. The repair works for a couple of weeks then fails again.
Dec 2009 26000 mi US $1100	Right front spring assempbly broke, causing the spring to run the inside of the right front tire. Car was not operable. Had to be towed to dealer. Per dealer this is a known problem.

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Nov 2012 93000 mi US $1600	Car would not start due to CIM failure. Locks and alarm were also affected. Replaced the CIM and keys. Dealer programming was required.
May 2013 98000 mi US $140	Loose sway bar link. One ball joint was loose and making noise. Sway bar link was replaced as it is not servicible AC was low on refrigerant following recharge 6 months prior. No leaks found under the hood. Detected refrigerant in the area of the evaporator. Recharged the AC again and system is working again.

Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 42160 mi C $1500	Car would not start. -30 outside. Battery exploded and key would not unlock. Required a new set a keys and ICM (?) module. Car needed to be towed to a garage.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 87000 mi US $169	drive belt needed to be replaced - it broke when removed it was so dry - it was the original one that had to be replaced - also an oil change

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011 88000 mi	Repaired left front wheel bearing, for the second time, at 87k. First time it failed at 40k. Right bearing is still fine at 88k.

Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 98000 mi US $400	Some kind of leak of oil into the power steering pump, had to change a gasket Wiper transmission failed on one side, had to be replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 72000 mi US $127	Catalytic converter bolt came loose causing loud ringing sound. Had to pay $127.00 for diagnostics. Also stalling. Needs engine software update and spark plugs and 60k mile service done. I'm the second owner. Love it to death.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2016
Jul 2015 114700 mi US $5	City light bulbs were out. Use W5W bulbs to replace all two city lights and side markers.
Jan 2016 US $100	The o-ring in the power steering pump was shot. Engine oil and steering oil was mixing in the steering oil reservoir.

Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States May 2009 - Jan 2012
Sep 2011 50000 mi US $225	Dead starter. Replaced.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2014
Mar 2010 84000 mi US $30	Headlight bulbs went out. replaced with new ones.
Oct 2014 176000 mi US $100	Starter

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 41000 mi US $70	had the amp replaced once and waiting on another amp forever. hiss coming from rear right speaker most of the time.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2015
Sep 2009 17000 mi	At the Saab dealer, under warranty, corrected “left front light failure”. I never found a bulb that was out, but they fixed something at the dealer. No charge. In the shop for 3 hours, as I also had an oil change service, also no charge.
Oct 2009 20000 mi US $60	Headlights seemed dim, replaced with new brighter 90w bulbs. One of the replaced bulbs was completely shaded/blackened. Still working, but not bright.
Oct 2011 51000 mi US $200	Very small coolant leak, radiator was replaced.
Apr 2014 78700 mi US $150	Fuel pump and gas gauge sending unit replaced.

Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2018
Feb 2010 21300 mi	During test drive, I noticed the driver's window made a horrible screeching sound when going up. The dealer lubricated the regulator prior to the sale. The car also pulled heavily to the right during braking; brakes were repaired for free later.
Oct 2010 27800 mi	Gaskets around driver's door were replaced to eliminate a persistent water leak into the footwell.
Mar 2011 33000 mi	Power steering hose has corroded, causing a small leak.
Sep 2011 39000 mi	The windshield wiper nozzles began leaking fluid. Replaced under warranty.
Sep 2012 48000 mi US $370	The front driver's window regulator chewed itself up and failed.
May 2013 53000 mi US $220	Front sway bar link went bad, causing clunking sound. Both front links were replaced.
May 2014 59000 mi US $14	A windshield fluid nozzle broke apart. This was the second time a nozzle failed. Part replaced, an easy but annoying thing to fix.
Dec 2015 70000 mi US $120	The ignition control module (the key switch) failed, causing the common "steering wheel lock malfunction" error to appear every few minutes.
Apr 2017 79000 mi US $400	Slow coolant leak fixed by replacing hoses and fittings Driver's door lock actuator failed and was replaced
Jul 2017 79000 mi US $8	The windshield fluid nozzles break every 18 months on this car. I replaced one myself (part, $8). I bought a Chinese aftermarket one, which hopefully lasts longer than the SAAB OEM nozzles that keep failing.
Jan 2018 82000 mi US $95	An ignition coil failed and was replaced while deciding whether to fix the low compression or sell the car. This model is notorious for an "intake valve wear" flaw. This car is slow to start when cold and has a rough idle. A compression test revealed poor cold compression, consistent with failing intake valves.

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011 34720 mi	Driver seat tear (bottom) which was repaired under Warranty.
Jan 2012 33340 mi C $80	Replaced front right position light and socket. Also, secured muffler heat deflector.
Apr 2014 50000 mi	Aside from brakes and drums the front Coil springs where replace because of corrosion, all original SAAB parts Replace Catalytic converter under Warranty; appointment canceled
Sep 2014 55180 mi	Replaced Catalytic converter under Quebec 8 Year Warranty
Dec 2017 73780 mi C $100	Back left brake light wires was causing an electronical short and had to be fixed.
May 2018 78120 mi C $350	Heat Sensor module defect.

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Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 17000 mi	Left low beam failure.

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Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 110200 mi US $650	Convertible top hydraulic hoses cracked, spraying hydraulic oil on the passenger seat and preventing the top from moving. Required replacement of both full lines. About 6 hours of work + 2 used lines.
May 2018 118000 mi US $600	Fuel sender stopped working, resulting in unreliable gas gauge. Needed new fuel sender.
Jun 2018 120000 mi US $3000	Transmission damaged beyond repair--issues with valve body, torque converter, 2nd and 3rd gears. Leaking fluid everywhere. However, transmission was not replaced at shop, because this model of transmission apparently wasn't available used in mechanic's parts network. Fix estimated to cost $3000 or more once transmission becomes available.

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Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2012
Feb 2012 15000 mi US $500	Coolant resevoir leaked and needed to be replaced, this was a known problem but with Saab out of bussiness it was on my dime.......

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011 38300 mi	no response to FOB, car could not start

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021 124000 mi US $1200	ignition coils replaced

Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2013
Sep 2010 44000 mi	CD's not being read, replaced CD Player. Loss of coolant at hose to the Coolant tank, Coolant tank replaced under recall. Floormat catch hook replaced. Gas cap replaced and brake fluid reservoir cap replaced, replaced tires, broken belt.
Oct 2010 46000 mi	Drivers HID not raising on dark roads, HID assembly was replaced, repair to part or software reload not attempted.

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Saab 9-3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2007 - May 2011
Aug 2010 79000 mi US $125	Replaced the ignition switch module in center console to correct Steering Wheel Lock alert being thrown

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2018
Sep 2009 36000 mi	Traction control sensor acted up, replaced.
Jul 2010 44300 mi	Steering lock malfunction. Part replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016 103000 mi US $1597	Replaced noisy drivers side front wheel bearing Replaced leaky brake vacuum pump Replaced leaky power steering pump Replaced failed PCV valve
Jan 2017 116395 mi US $1547	Replaced front sway bar links Replace front struts and springs. One spring broken.
Jul 2017 124694 mi US $800	Replace rear brake rotors and pads Replace spark plugs

Saab 9-3 in Kentucky, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
Jun 2010 US $255
Nov 2010 45000 mi	Check engine light 02 sensor replaced right side marker and right fog light replaced right side marker and right fog light replace Check engine light 02 sensor replaced
Apr 2011 49000 mi	A/C compressor replaced under warranty
Jul 2012 63000 mi US $24	Replace tensioner pulley
Jan 2013 70000 mi US $160	Routine maintenance, oil change, wiper blades, left front fog light. Billed 1/8 hour for the last.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011 36000 mi US $85	Replaced failing key.
Dec 2011 42000 mi US $1900	replaced leaking power steering pump.
Apr 2012 44700 mi US $1300	Replace two hydraulic cylinders and sensor in convertible top mechanism.
May 2014 74400 mi US $350	Fuel pump failed.
Jun 2014 75000 mi US $100	Serpentine belt failed.
Jun 2016 96000 mi US $1200	Replaced A/C evaporator.
Sep 2016 98000 mi US $350	Faulty door lock was causing security system to fail. Door lock was replaced.
Apr 2017 104000 mi US $200	Crankshaft position sensor replaced.
Sep 2017 108300 mi US $350	Replace cooling fans and controller.

Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2021
May 2009 31000 mi	Clunking sound in front right suspension when you hit a bump. Dealer replaced roll bar due to wear. Still clunking sound in certain situations. Back driver window squeaks when putting windows down after putting top down. Happens about every 10 times of putting the top down. Dealer could not replicate so did nothing. Happened later in the day after picking up the car. Auto Transmission hard shifts from 2nd to 3rd when accelerating slowly. Also slightly jerks forward when downshifting/dropping out of gear while coasting. Happens at 50 mph (dropping out of 5th) and 2 times between 35 and 20 mph (downshifting).

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Mar 2007 - Oct 2019
Oct 2016 88000 mi US $50	Transmission locked up in park. Would not move out of park in any key position. Took car to independent car repair, where they fixed solenoid. All work's well now.
Jul 2017 91500 mi US $250	AC Evaporator leaked. Long process removing everything under dash, until purchased a flexible drive extension (strong spring with 3/8" fitting on each end). Total time 10 hours, could do it now it less than 5 hours with this flexible drive extension (purchased in big box store). Evaporator inlet became loose. Not welded or soldered, held to the body by chemical bonding. Replaced expansion valve, gaskets, etc.. also.

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Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
Jan 2010 38000 mi	Driver's lumbar support failed.

Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 60000 mi US $200	Radio and turn signals no sound - amp1 failure suspected. Battery drained over and over until it no longer held a charge. Radio and system sounds later started working. Battery replaced after less than 2 yrs.

Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 46000 mi US $60	New starter, new flywheel. Completely new transmission. I paid for the lube/oil change.

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Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2007 2000 mi	When I tried to put the passenger window up, it would sometimes automatically go back down. Bad sensor.
Oct 2007 8000 mi	My coolant container had cracked, leaking coolant out. I noticed it because the "Low Coolant" light came on. They replaced the container and all is well.
Jan 2008 11000 mi	There was a leak in the heater core. The dealership ordered in a new one and replaced it.
May 2008 15000 mi	Part of the trim around the door was sagging. (And had been since delivery.) They fixed it. The engine revs a little too high on cold start. It returns to a regular rev when in gear. They replaced... something... but it didn't fix the problem. I'll take it in again at some point again. The front passenger window does not always return to its upright position when I try to close it -- it goes up, then down again. They replaced something and fixed it.
Jul 2008 16000 mi	The driver window wouldn't go all the way up. The door's electronics need to be rebooted.
Jul 2009 30000 mi	The car makes a noise when the wheel is turned sharply while moving. The shop thinks it's one of two things -- they tried the first, and now I need to bring it back so they can try the second.
Aug 2009 31000 mi	The car makes a noise when the wheel is turned sharply while moving. Still.
Oct 2009 34000 mi	I ran out of gas one day, even though the gauge showed that I still had 1-2 gallons. When I brought it in to the shop, they said that running it that low on fuel caused the fuel pump to go. They replaced it, and my gauge is now registering correctly.

Saab 9-3 in Nebraska, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014 87000 mi US $40	Faulty oil pressure sensor was causing the car to report low oil pressure upon start up and when heavy acceleration was called for. Intercooler pipe clamps loosened which caused the car to go into limp home mode and display trac control, elec slip pgm and gearbox malfunction errors. Wipers stopped halfway up the windshield and fluid would not squirt. Replaced windshield motor due to faulty position sensor with a used motor and replaced driver nozzle due to crack in existing nozzle. Replaced existing sway bar links with a beefier part due to subpar OEM life.

Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States May 2014 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014 79500 mi US $400	Vacuum leak

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2018
Feb 2011 38000 mi	Front left spring broke

Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Nov 2006 - May 2023
Jul 2009 36000 mi	Battery and cables replaced.
Dec 2009 41000 mi	Antenna cracking.
Jan 2010 85500 mi	Windshield fluid nozzle.
Jun 2010 49000 mi US $600	SID unit (trip computer) after resetting trip info would randomly go back to previous distance/MPG numbers after turning off engine (then back on). After multiple attempts including software updates, SID was replaced and finally fixed. (both) rear door's upper interior window sill would sag down showing metal frame. This is due to the weak 2-way tape holding it up against the frame. Florida heat may have something to do with it but should be addressed. Dealer replaced. SAAB emblem peels off. This is the third time (between front and back). Dealer replaced. I am not sure Saab has yet addressed. interior front door handle (covers) show slight wear discoloration. Dealer replaced under warranty. I hadn't even noticed. rattle coming from dashboard (around front speaker). Speaker harness was loose. Mechanic attached, added insulation and rattle disappeared. Fixed
Aug 2011 63000 mi US $310	AC stopped working--- no parts replaced, just computer reset. Unfortunately troubleshooting took a long time hence the expensive repair.
Jan 2012 US $220	Ingniter on one of the spark plugs required maintenance
May 2013 84000 mi US $234	lumbar support broke evap purge valve $386
Jan 2018 125000 mi US $35	Ballast control unit for right low beam headlight was bad (from water damage). Troubleshooting-- first assumed it was the bulb but using other's side bulb it still didn't work, then assumed it was the ignitor but used the one from the driver's side and confirmed that even with good ignitor it still didn't work, next step was to replace the ballast control unit (again, using the working one from the driver's side) and it DID work. Solution was to replace the bad ballast control unit. I ordered a USED unit (as it was significantly cheaper and came with a warranty). The biggest issue was having to remove the front bumper to get to the ballast control unit. After watching a short youtube video, it was nowhere as difficult as it initially appeared. I read on the forums that others were charged $900 at the dealer to address the same issue (it seems they replaced all three; bulb, ignitor, and ballast). My $35 solution and two hours worth of research, troubleshooting, and performing the repair was certainly worth it

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Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 63000 mi US $201	replaced worn sway bar end links
Apr 2018 71000 mi US $450	Driver window regulator failed

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Jan 2009
Jul 2008 70000 mi US $200	Creak in suspension, lubed suspension, will monitor.

Saab 9-3 in New Mexico, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2008
Mar 2007 4000 mi	Rattle in the sunroof. Trimpiece had come loose. Reattached, issue fixed.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2008 - Mar 2012
Jun 2008 19000 mi	Malfunctioning passenger airbag sensor.
Jul 2008 20000 mi	Hood emblem peeled off.
Feb 2009 27000 mi	Lumbar support in driver's seat broke.
May 2010 40000 mi	Door hinge element came loose in driver and passenger front doors.
Jan 2011 41400 mi	Peeling soft touch finish on glovebox decor.
Sep 2011 54000 mi	Coolant expansion tank cap replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 65100 mi C $900	tie-rod end

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Nov 2006 - May 2015
Jul 2007 21000 mi	Check engine light came on, vehicle continued to operate normally. Dealer diagnosed problem as faulty seal on gas cap. Replaced gas cap during the same appointment and successfully resolved issue.
Feb 2008 31000 mi	Rattle from vehicle headliner when going over rough roads. Vehicle has required low beam headlight replacement three times in 30,000 miles of ownership - twice on left side, once on right. Dealer checked electrical system, found no problems, replaced both headlight bulbs. Time will tell whether or not ...
May 2009 47000 mi	Slow coolant leak that required refill ~every month. Problem diagnosed as leaking banjo fitting, part ordered. Broken console cupholder. Parts ordered under warranty.
Jun 2009 47000 mi	Parts received, broken console cupholder replaced.
Jun 2011 72000 mi US $640	Fuel gauge would go to zero when tank filled. After 100 miles of driving, gauge would come on scale and work normally until next fillup. Happened consistently. Mechanic replaced fuel pump assembly which resolved problem.
Apr 2013 93800 mi US $504	Blower motor for circulating air inside the vehicle developed chirping noise, needed to be replaced due to incipient failure.
Feb 2015 118000 mi US $1170	Both headlights failed approximately 2 weeks apart. Headlights replaced. Check engine light came on and diagnosed as failed ignition coil. All four ignition coils and spark plugs replaced.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2016
Mar 2012 40000 mi US $150	Windshield wiper motor regulator and adjustment of lights.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Feb 2011 33000 mi US $200	Knocking noise from front passenger side. Dealer found broken coil spring. Replaced under warranty and recall campaign for this MY

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - May 2018
Nov 2015 124900 mi US $130	Replaced shock absorbers
Sep 2016 135000 mi US $200	Fuel sender
Dec 2016 140000 mi US $200	Brake line failed and replaced Replaced struts
Dec 2017 150000 mi US $37	Fuel tank level sender

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Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Nov 2011
Jul 2010 53200 mi	Check engine light on but no error message from computer. Told it was a hot weather related problem and light was reset.
Nov 2011 65000 mi	Bad coil pack caused engine to misfire. Coil pack replaced. Rear hatch would not latch. Repair estimated at $270. Traded without repair.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011 50000 mi	Brake service - new pads and rotors
Dec 2012 60000 mi US $100	Right-front spring broke. This is a known problem and was covered under warranty by GM. I paid for a front end alignment.
Feb 2014 66900 mi US $330	Replaced ball joints at end of sway bar

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2009
Apr 2007 16000 mi	Front strut bushings were bad, made light clunking noise. Not a safety issue, just an annoyance, not sure if/when they would have failed.
May 2007 17000 mi	Front strut bushings replaced.
Jun 2008 29000 mi	The driver's side seat manual lumbar adjustment stopped working. The knob spun freely without adjusting lumbar which was stuck in the pushed in position. Driver's power window pinch protection was causing the window to go back down at the top when the express-up feature was used.

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2017
Oct 2015 142700 mi US $35	Remove Power steering pump assembly, replace O-ring and seal.
May 2016 152900 mi US $1100	Rear brake job. Right rear brake caliper found to be defective, causing excessive and uneven wear and was replaced.
Dec 2016 165000 mi US $200	Front passenger side wheel well liner was loose and rubbing tire when turning.

Saab 9-3 in Alabama, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 175000 mi US $200	Worn sway bar end link bushings caused clunk over bumps, especially when one front wheel move up and down independently of the other. A/c fan motor squeezing like a dining cricket. Nursed it for a month before getting it fixed.
Dec 2015 196000 mi US $80	OIl leak from valve cover.
Dec 2016 212000 mi US $400	Thermostat stuck open. Stalling under heavy acceleration caused by leaking valve cover gasket soaking plugs/wires with oil.
Oct 2017 225000 mi US $900	Ignition coils replaced

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011 69000 mi	Right-front spring broke near bottom coil. Saab has extended the warranty on the springs for 10 years/120,000 miles as this is a known issue in the "snow-belt" states where salt is used on the roads. Dealer replaced both front springs.
May 2011 71000 mi US $105	Right-rear caliper was sticking causing excessive drag. Replaced caliper with a remanufactured one.
Jul 2011 74000 mi US $183	Front tilt on drivers power seat stopped working. Replaced tilt motor.
Sep 2013 108000 mi US $118	Water pump was leaking. Replaced water pump. Drained and refilled coolant.
Jul 2014 121700 mi US $700	Replaced front struts & sway bar links Replaced rear shocks and fractured upper-shock mounts (cast aluminum)
Mar 2016 151000 mi US $66	Toe control adjusting bolt was seized inside of toe control arm on left-rear of vehicle. Replaced eccentric bolt, nut, and toe control arm.
Jul 2016 156500 mi US $191	The cabin ventilation fan was squeaking on extremely hot days. Fuel pump failed. Fuel pump replaced.
Nov 2017 179000 mi US $35	Inside door release of drivers door was in operable. Replaced broken door release cable.

Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2011
Aug 2008 35000 mi	Rattle, RPM dependent. Rattle, RPM dependent.

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Saab 9-3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
Jun 2014 75020 mi C $500	Replaced one front and one rear coil spring that had broken
Jul 2014 75640 mi C $600	Replaced both front door electric locks
Nov 2014 82800 mi C $1200	Replaced passenger front electric window actuator Replaced front brake caliper, passenger side

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Saab 9-3 in Northern Ireland Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
Oct 2008 20000 mi	Alternator failed, successfully replaced at dealer.

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Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2009
Oct 2007 19000 mi	Puddle of pink fluid on garage floor several days after scheduled maint. No fluids low, shop found no leaks.
Sep 2008 35000 mi	Once again, small coolant leak noticed. Given some B.S. explanation that it was normal. Topped off coolant.
Nov 2008 40000 mi	Coolant still leaking. Decided to replace the coolant tank and cap.
Dec 2008 42000 mi	Cooling fan stuck on high, even when car was shut off. Fan would run until low voltage safety shut it off, killing the battery. Replaced battery and made software change for fan. This is the third battery in two years.
Feb 2009 44000 mi	Intermittent rough idle, to the point that it has died a few times. Not consistent, difficult to predict, and not repaired. Dealer indicates several other aeros with similar symptoms. GM Tech Assistance engaged with no result.
Mar 2009 45000 mi	Rough idle continues. Dealer still cannot duplicate. Opened TAC case with GM.
Apr 2009 45000 mi	New coolant reservoir. Also new spark plugs.

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Mar 2010 71000 mi	The transmission linkage for the wiper system broke. Part ordered from Saab and installed by owner for $112.
Feb 2012 100000 mi	Front springs broke and repaired under GM warranty campaign. Damaged tire and towing not covered.
Oct 2013 128300 mi US $55	I replaced leaking coolant hoses from tank that run over top the turbo shield Part# 12842478 & 12842477 and 4 hose clamps. Check engine light for faulty boost control valve. Replaced boost control valve part # 12787706. I bought the kit from the GM dealer at less than Saab sells the valve itself so I got the three vacuum lines with the valve.
Jan 2017 134200 mi US $850	Replaced inner and outer tie-rod ends,front sway bar links and rear upper control arm due to expected wear.
May 2017 155000 mi US $100	Replaced the hard vacuum line, vacuum noise on start up is quiet. Resolved the check engine code as well.
Feb 2018 164074 mi US $1000	Codes P0300, P0202 and P0302 stored/reset. Replaced spark plugs, boost control valve cylinder 2 fuel injector and intake manifold gasket. Replaced ECU with used unit. Installed new cabin fan motor, cabin filter seal and cabin filter. Replaced melted passenger side tail/brake circuit board and 4 pin terminal connector with good used unit. Replaced corroded right front marker socket and bulb.
Jun 2018 169000 mi US $600	Replaced fuel computer that I had to source used for $200 because the OEM replacement was not available and is year specific at $925. Replaced all 6 coils. The Indie mechanic let me buy the Bosch coils at a 50% savings to me.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2012
Jun 2010 23000 mi	factory security system was not working and was replaced. a high pitched intermittent noise possible linked to the brakes or throttle is heard but not located and fixed; told to come back and leave the car if it gets worse.
Feb 2011 26000 mi US $100	dealer test drove the car ~10 miles could not replicate

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
Mar 2009 32000 mi	Stability control error. Rattle in dash.
Jun 2009 34000 mi	Rear taillight bulb assembly came loose. Taillight bulb rested against fiberoptic wire going to the audio/nav system and melted the insulation. This rendered the audio/nav system inoperable. Fiber optic cable assembly was replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2010
Feb 2009 28000 mi	SAAB trunk emblem was pealed. Dealer repaired under warranty. Dealer did a great job!

Saab 9-3 in Kuwait May 2010 - Aug 2012
Jun 2010 57040 mi	Check engine light came on, dealer said there is a problem in fuel pump, fuel pressure is low.
Sep 2010 58280 mi	coolant tank
Mar 2011 62000 mi $600	radiator cap leaks from time to time
Jul 2011 65720 mi $700	steering column lock (electronic lock) is indicating that steering is locked when its not, unable to start the engine, Key fob damaged by dealer, unable to lock or unlock the car, only to start the car. dealer supplied and programmed news key fob.
Jul 2012 75020 mi	A/C not cooling, one vent gives cold air, all the rest give hot air Smell of coolant appear after shutting the engine,
Aug 2012 75020 mi	engine take long time to start after refulling, fuel pump pressure is weak.

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2017
Jan 2010 26000 mi	Dealer replaced front struts, front emblem, glove box button was pealing, replaced coolant tank with larger one (recall)
Mar 2011 58000 mi US $5	I have read other complaints and the heat from the engine could have caused the brake fluid cap to crack. Replaced cap for around $5.
Jan 2014 102000 mi US $250	Replaced purge valve.

Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2019
Dec 2016 120000 mi US $1000	Broken front springs required replacement

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Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Nov 2006 - Dec 2017
Jan 2007 2000 mi	Rattle in the passenger door ; also was in for a Tech II personalization Door seal not flat Light sensing "ball" on the middle of the top of the dash had glue all over it
Apr 2007 7000 mi	Replaced airvent due to rattle. Also tried to "tighten" up B pillar rattle. Rattles less noticable but still very present. Window seal was defective and bending away from the window. The seal was replaced a second time.
Sep 2007 14000 mi	Rattles in dash and door buzzing on rough roads. Manual Shift knob fell off. Fading door panels. Peeling rubber from glovebox release button.
May 2009 29000 mi	Rear-Driver's side window made clunking noise when moving. The problem was diagnosed as an issue with the regulator. Part had to be ordered. Ordered regulator again. New window regulator installed. Rear window interior felt/seal bent/malformed during regulator repair. Part ordered.
Jun 2009 30000 mi	Rear window interior felt/seal bent/malformed during regulator repair was replaced.
Apr 2010 40000 mi	Noticed electrical smoke smell and speakers popping after heavy rain and car wash. Problem was found that after window regulator had been replaced door had not been properly sealed. Water intrusion damaged stereo amplifier under driver seat (wet).
Dec 2010 48000 mi	Passenger window clicking while going up. Window regulator found faulty and replaced.
Feb 2012 60000 mi US $20	Hood mounted washer sprayers stopped working. They had come apart under the hood.
Jan 2013 68000 mi US $70	Hard start condition after fuel fill threw CEL. Replaced EVAP fuel purge valve.
May 2014 79000 mi US $365	Fuel gauge was "jumping" and would read empty after fill-up. Fuel sender was replace (fuel pump was not replaced).
Dec 2017 92000 mi US $50	Rear driver side lock actuator failed (would only lock/unlock) sometimes. Replaced with pulled part

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Mar 2007 - May 2014
Jul 2007 11000 mi	Surge cap replaced reprogramed pinch control on front diver side window replace gearshifter knob - comes off
Sep 2007 12000 mi	Installed bushing on gear shifter assembly Surge tank leaking - tank replaced
Feb 2008 20000 mi	Replaced expansion tank - second time.
Jun 2008 25000 mi	Coolant tank replaced (third time).
Sep 2008 25000 mi	Coolant tank replaced (fourth time).
Dec 2009 53000 mi	Window regulator rollers replaced - right front window
Jul 2010 67000 mi US $720	Replaced a/c fan speed controller
Sep 2010 70000 mi	ECM ordered. ECM installed, didn't fix problem. Ignition coils, vacuum line and spark plugs replaced - no cost under certified warranty.
Jan 2011 73000 mi	Replaced fuel pressure sensor One touch did not work. Reprogrammed window module
Mar 2011 75000 mi	Car would not start; positive switch replaced. Battery also replaced cost pro-rated
Sep 2011 82000 mi	Clutch return spring broke -replaced
Feb 2012 89800 mi	Replace fuel pump
Apr 2012 90700 mi	rubber cover of key has failed
May 2012 91700 mi	Transmission stick shift boot coming apart
Jun 2012 94000 mi	a/c needs to be replaced
Jul 2012 94500 mi	Battery's positive circuit breaker is failing. Reset, but dealer ordered a replacement part. Easy to reset if one knew that such a part existed. Rear Window Regulator Replaced Replaced a/c compressor Replaced shifter knob Coolant leak - replaced coolant tank
Dec 2012 99000 mi US $304	replaced one Xenon head lamp bulb
Jan 2013 100000 mi US $70	CEL came on - code ME9 P0089-00. Checked fuel pressure regulator - no problem Adjust parking brake
Feb 2013 100800 mi US $332	replace canister purge valve
May 2013 103000 mi US $420	Replaced coolant tank Positive cable shut off switch. There is a question about warranty liability.
Jan 2014 101800 mi US $300	Replaced xenon head lamp bulb

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2006 - May 2016
Sep 2008 26000 mi	SEAL ON LEFTHEADLIGHT DEFECTIVE, LEADING TO FOGGING INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. Trim/bezel surround on dash replaced. Had come loose on drivers side.
Dec 2008 26600 mi	Right front spring broke due to corrosion. Both front springs were replaced. Front right spring broke, replaced both front springs and bearings under warranty. From discussion board seems to be common problem
Jan 2009 30000 mi	Light clunking noise from left from suspension was determined to be left front strut and was replaced.
Sep 2009 36000 mi	replace worn right front inner tie rod
Nov 2010 44000 mi	replaced cracked coolant reservoir bottle
Mar 2013 65000 mi	front right spring cracked
Dec 2014 83000 mi US $50	Sway bar link
Jun 2015 87000 mi US $300	Left rear caliper was seized requiring replacement

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
Aug 2013 140900 mi US $700	Had to replace Front Spring due to it failing and breaking. Replaced both front Springs and Struts.
Jan 2015 US $20	Coolant Cap broke. Had to order a new one and replace.

Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2007 - Oct 2010
Aug 2007 9000 mi	coolant expansion bottle was leaking when coolant expanded, dealer replaced expansion bottle
Oct 2007 10000 mi	coolant expansion bottle leaked when engine heats up replaced by dealer
Jun 2008 19000 mi	coolant expansion bottle was leaking when coolant expanded, dealer replaced expansion bottle. Successful repair.
Jun 2009 31000 mi	radiator coolant expansion bottle cracked and leaking, repeat problem
Sep 2010 47000 mi US $14000	compressor for AC unit failed and needed to be replaced

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2013
Feb 2008 23000 mi	Brake light blown.
Dec 2013 90000 mi US $550	80k maintenance, tire rotation, windshield washer nozzle replacement

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016 132800 mi	Radiator cooling fans not operating properly, very difficult to work on.
Jun 2017 145000 mi US $100	replaced broken shock absorbers and mounts
Aug 2017 147000 mi US $800	Fuel pump non operational, fuel pressure sensor non operational system replaced.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 98000 mi US $25	ACC cabin blower motor was noisy and sometimes did not work unless set to full blast. Sounded like motor was seizing, also triggered a code in tech2 diagnostics. Followed repair advice per http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165760 - removed and maintained motor, drilled hole in base to prevent future corrosion. Replaced headights. Had to remove parts of front bumper shroud to access bulbs.
Sep 2017 101000 mi US $50	Engine was displaying multiple codes P2300, P2303, P2306, P2309, P2312, and P2315, indicating "ignition coil short to ground" for each cylinders 1 - 6. Attempted the following repairs: - Replace spark plugs and ignition coils - Replace main relay - Cleaned and soldered all splices in wiring harness on '+' side to ignition coils. - Cleaned and soldered ground and +12V splices throughout the wiring harness from the battery/fusebox to ignition coils - Cleaned ground connections G7F and G7R, and verified low resistance to battery terminal from each - Used a micro-ohmeter to test resistance from ground to pins 3 and 4 of each coil connector. Found 3 that were suspect (20+ m? vs 10m? for other pins) and replaced the coil connectors. None of these things corrected any of the codes, although I'm sure they didn't hurt. Ended up getting a stage 0 tune from Vermont Tuning, which I HIGHLY recommend. Before applying the tune we logged data and there was no data to suggest that the codes were 'real'. The codes came back after the tune was applied (and data logged and observed again), so a custom tune was made to block them out since all voltages and data look good.

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Saab 9-3 in Puerto Rico Jun 2007 - Sep 2009
Jul 2007 15000 mi	This car has a lot of noises coming from the window seals oh the driver side and in the sunroof.

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
Jun 2016 122222 mi US $1700	ECU wiring bad Headlight reflector delaminated - had to replace both front headlight assembly. Had to replace defective seat position sensor

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 9000 mi	rear seat belts lock up spuriously. Replacements ordered, installed a month later rear seat belts lock up spuriously. Replacements ordered, installed a month later

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Mar 2007 - Dec 2021
Apr 2007 10000 mi	defective rear seat belts. new belts had to be ordered. took 4 hours to replace seat belts. Initial dealer response was they could not find the problem. That caused another trip.
Sep 2010 66000 mi US $158	Driver's window had to be reprogrammed to stop returning to half way after being given a rollup command
Aug 2011 72200 mi US $20	passenger window would not go all the way up. Random stops. Dealer reprogrammed safety stopping points
Jun 2013 83000 mi US $90	Drivers side windshield squirter clogged, replaced.
Apr 2014 87000 mi US $140	Front right window erratic roll-up. Had to be reprogrammed for anti-pinch setting. This happened to the left front 2 years ago.
Mar 2016 95000 mi US $299	Windshield wiper linkage broken. Linkage replaced with new assembly.
Apr 2017 98000 mi	GM recall of takata airbag on driver's side
Sep 2017 100000 mi US $120	Fuel level system errors diagnosed. Tank sensor bad. Replacement will cost abt $440

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2006 - Apr 2018
Nov 2009 46000 mi	Minor repair. Loose fly bar in suspension caused knocks on bumps. Tightened for no charge - repair took 45 minutes.
Nov 2011 81000 mi US $10	Car was losing coolant. The leak was determined to be a faulty radiator cap. The cap had to be ordered and delivered the next day, but the repair took $10. ID'ing the problem took less than an hour with a pressurization check.
Feb 2012 85000 mi US $98	Driver's side headlight bulb burned out. Total cost for replacement was $98, and took 5 minutes to replace.
Jul 2012 90200 mi US $212	One of the two horns failed in the car, so when hitting the car horn sounded like a clown car. Fixed in 1.25 hours.
Sep 2013 111000 mi US $200	Driver's left bolster ripped. Needed to be replaced. Was replaced and looks like new.
Feb 2014 115800 mi US $55	Windshield washer fluid was leaking out through one of the hood jets. Was replaced, resolved issue.
Apr 2014 117500 mi US $1500	Struts in front replaced. One spring in the front broken and replaced. Upper control arms in back replaced. All of my cars need this repair around 120,000 miles as the road in CT beat up suspensions on all brands.
May 2014 119000 mi US $300	Vacuum pump had a small oil leak the last 10,000 miles. Replaced it for $300 and resolved the problem. Car ran fine with the repair needed, risk of bad smell of oil burning was only concern.
Nov 2014 123400 mi US $80	Oil consumption was slightly elevated. Shop took care of it by blowing carbon off of the cylinders and valves. Consumption was resolved.
Jun 2015 130000 mi US $300	Blower motor needed replacement. Just age of car and use. Greased it to put off replacement for a few months.
Oct 2015 135000 mi US $396	The blower motor for the heat/ac I had applied grease to stop squealing two months ago. It returned in October, so had the motor replaced before it failed and left me without heat or ac. The blower motor for the heat/ac I had applied grease to stop squealing two months ago. It returned in October, so had the motor replaced before it failed and left me without heat or ac.
Mar 2016 141000 mi US $200	Power steering was seeping oil. Time to replace at 140,000.
Jan 2017 129700 mi US $150	Oil leak around oil level monitor. Oil sensor rubber seal replaced. Check engine light came on. Shop reset it. My guess was correct about an engine misfire. Solved it with $28 fuel spark plug cleaner and a full tank of premium fuel.
Aug 2017 160000 mi US $60	Washer jets leaking on hood - removed and replaced with a new set of washer jets.
Jan 2018 166000 mi US $40	Multiple light bulbs burnt out, replaced them all. One headlight, right front turn signal left brake light, one of two license plate lights. 20 minutes for all four.
Mar 2018 168000 mi US $166	AC Blower Control unit replaced Battery was failing and needed replacement

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 161000 mi US $100	Ecu replacement

Saab 9-3 in Victoria, Australia May 2008 - Jun 2009
Jun 2008 18600 mi	Knocking front suspension and/or rattly steering rack.
Aug 2008 18600 mi	Front suspensiuon knocking due to faulty suspension arms and bushes. Known problem fixed by repalcing parts to a later (2008 model year) design.

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Aug 2006 - Apr 2008
Jul 2006 13000 mi	Window sensor replaced

Saab 9-3 in Kansas, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017
Dec 2016 207000 mi	New spark plugs
May 2017 207000 mi US $15	Replaced engine gasket on short block

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Mar 2013 91000 mi US $900	Needed Tie-rods Replaced steering pump

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2015
Feb 2015 88000 mi	struts and shocks needed replacement after 20k miles since previous repair. Also was told this causes misalignment, needed new tires as a result

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013 68000 mi US $254	Power mirrors performing erractically. Tried changing mirror switch, no result. Had to change the drivers door window control module. Published service bulitien on this issue.
Jan 2014 77000 mi US $194	SID showing braked system failure and speedometer stopped functioning. Dealer found a service bulletin requiring re-flash of ECM. Successfully corrected problem. SID showing braked system failure and speedometer stopped functioning. Dealer found a service bulletin requiring re-flash of ECM. Successfully corrected problem.
Mar 2014 79000 mi US $25	Sway bar links were worn out and rattling over bumps. Replaced them.
Apr 2014 79500 mi US $300	Power steering pump seal failed, allowed engine oil to be pumped into steering system (this is a common issue)

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2015 70100 mi US $130	Crankshaft Position Sensor failed. Car limped to a nearby garage.
Apr 2018 91000 mi US $800	Fuel level sensor replacement. Worked properly half-tank and below; above a half-tank, it read empty. Preventative replacement of fuel pump as well.

Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
May 2011 32860 mi C $200	Mass Airflow sensor cleaned
Nov 2012 48020 mi C $50	Window washer hose came off fitting

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2011 49000 mi	Second time a front coil spring has broken. This is a crappy Saab part.
Jun 2015 92000 mi US $90	Windshield wiper motor failure
Sep 2015 96000 mi US $40	Wiper transmission.
Oct 2016 107800 mi US $160	Xenon headlights replaced Windshield wiper transmission. Replaced Front spring broke both replaced with aftermarket parts
Dec 2016 112000 mi US $75	The left rear taillight cover fell off. The whole assembly was replaced with a used part.
Mar 2018 125000 mi US $125	I had to replace the passenger door lock. The actuator had failed. It was an easy job.
Jul 2018 130000 mi US $30	Replace two more failing door lock mechanisms. Parts getting hard to find new. Replaced trunk seal.
Oct 2021 170000 mi US $1200	ECU went bad. Saab mounted these on top of the exhaust manifold. Not a great place. Many people have dead cars and need an ECU

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2010
Feb 2009 36000 mi	Developed popping noise when going over small road irregularities. Dealer replaced front struts and strut bearings - problem solved, car feels like new. Cost = 0.
Apr 2010 58000 mi US $1110	Replaced failed A/C compressor.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 41000 mi	One headlamp bulb replaced but it's still under warranty, took about 15 min.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2008 - Sep 2013
Apr 2010 68000 mi US $36	one of the Lowbeam HID lamps needed replacing, so I replaced both with after market lamps for $36.00 Saab parts were very expensive

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Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Nov 2006 - Oct 2016
Jun 2008 21000 mi	Remote keyfob transmitter replaced due to deterioration of rubber around the buttons. Turned soft and gummy. For what it's worth I've had this same issue with the rubber eraserhead pointers on laptops.
Nov 2008 26000 mi US $10	Replaced driver's side headlight. Took about 5 minutes to change.
Dec 2008 27000 mi	I noticed coolant loss (but did not see where it was going--a very small leak), took it to the dealer and they added UV dye to the coolant. They told me to bring it back later to have them check to see if they can find where it is leaking. The headlight bulb I replaced myself in November blew again so I took it to the dealer. They replaced both headlight bulbs per standard proc. and updated BCM software to reduce voltage to bulbs for longer life.
May 2009 33000 mi	Saab directed the dealer to replace the shortblock to resolve the coolant loss issue. Got a stability control failure message twice that went away an hour later each time. Dealership scanned for codes and determined that ABS hydraulic unit needed to be replaced due to a "pressure sensor rationality error".
Jun 2009 33000 mi	Dealer replaced seat cover due to split/crack in side bolster.
Jul 2009 34000 mi	Oil leak from engine. Shop sprayed leak detection powder on engine to isolate source on Friday, then told me to bring it in on Monday.
Aug 2009 36000 mi	Dealer determined that turbocharger oil pipe is leaking. Replaced turbocharger oil delivery pipe which fixed the oil leak.
Sep 2010 50000 mi	Dealer replaced worn-out keyfob and also replaced battery under factory warranty.
Oct 2016 103000 mi	Replaced fuel cap to correct P0456 code

Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2007 - Jun 2011
May 2007 17360 mi	Rattles and creaks in door panels and roof. Rattles still not repaired, I have since done light repairs myself and have eleminated most of the rattles, but some persist. Such a shame in a luxury car, just not acceptable. My dealer rating in service is 2/10...
Jun 2007 19840 mi C $2500	Door rattles, blown speaker
Nov 2007 29760 mi	Door rattles are substaintially better, but sunroof rattles still persist. From the three visits to the dealer to have this resolved, this is by far the best fix they have done yet. I could live with it now.

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2006 - Oct 2008
Feb 2007 10000 mi	Knocking sound coming from front suspension when cold.
Mar 2007 11000 mi	Rattling from front end due to defective front suspension bushings.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2020
Jul 2007 12000 mi	Auto door lock feature malfunction, they go up and down several times before finally locking. Waiting for a future software update to resolve issue. Electronic steering wheel lock sometimes does not release steering wheel when key is inserted in ignition; dealer could not duplicate problem. Audio system "froze" - no response to any controls for volume, tuning, etc.; dealer ordered new amplifier. Dealer installed replacement amplifier. A loaner car was provided for this trip as well as the earlier trip (for diagnosis).
Nov 2007 15000 mi	Rear seatback latches hard.
Feb 2009 27000 mi	SAAB emblem on hood need replacement, the insert with the logo fell out. Drivers door window would not close fully (stayed open about 1/4").
Mar 2010 36000 mi	Bad strut bearing (drivers side, front). Dealer replaced both front strut bearings as a precaution.
Jun 2010 39000 mi US $76	One touch close on drivers window malfunctioned. When window raised, it would then go back down about 1/3rd. Dealer said it is a software problem with the "pinch protection" that is common with this model. No permanent fix is available.
Apr 2011 44300 mi	A loud "sproing" noise was heard just after driving out of our garage, steering wheel then jumped to the left. Car was towed to dealership and was found to have a broken spring. Both front springs were replaced under Saab's hidden warranty.
Oct 2011 47500 mi	For several months, there has been a problem with the auto up windows not closing properly. The dealer has not been able to solve the problem. On a hunch, I removed and re-installed the fuse - problem solved! (works for other problems to. much like re-booting a computer). "Infotainment System" (audio/trip computer) froze when I cleared the system after a fill-up. I solved the problem by re-booting the system (I pulled the fuse and re-installed it a few seconds later). Works for many simple problems on cars.
Jun 2017 88854 mi US $127	Replaced front sway bar links which solved the problem of creaking and groaning over bumps and on turns. After 11 years and almost 90,000 miles, this car has required very little in the way of repairs most of which have been related to quirky electronics. So far, all of the electronic issues (power widows, sunroof, infotainment system) have been resolved by simply "re-booting" the affected system (remove the fuse and re-install after 30 seconds). Mechanically, this car has been great!
Apr 2018 95000 mi US $208	While having my summer tires put back on, the mechanic noticed that the rear upper shock mount on the drivers side was partially corroded. We had both replaced as a precaution.
May 2018 96000 mi	One of the sway bar links which had been replaced in June of 2017 failed and was replaced under warranty.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2013
Oct 2010 69000 mi US $30	Windshield wiper motor needed replacing
Aug 2012 93000 mi US $50	Sway bar end links replaced
Sep 2013 107000 mi US $16	Replaced windshield washer pump

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2019
Dec 2013 129000 mi US $20	Thermostat stuck partially open (was replaced 6 mo prior) and I replaced it in 30 min at my apt complex
Nov 2014 146000 mi US $75	Ignition coil failed, causing misfire. Repair was $75 for the coil, 5 min to replace
May 2015 159600 mi US $1100	Replaced struts, strut mounts, front LCAs (bushings & ball joints included), and rear suspension bushings. Struts had become very loose when rallycrossing, which probably affected other bushings & ball joints. Repair was done before an HPDE.
Aug 2016 187000 mi US $180	Radiator developed a leak, needed to be replaced
Mar 2017 196000 mi US $200	One of the soft hydraulic lines began to bubble, necessitating replacement. I opted to replace all four soft brake lines as a precaution.
Mar 2018 213000 mi US $95	Parking brake actuator in pass side rear caliper failed, rendering parking brake inoperative. Normal hydraulic brakes were fully functional
Jun 2018 217000 mi US $110	Driver's side lower control arm containing the lower ball joint was loose and had play. This was replaced

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Jan 2006 - Mar 2011
Nov 2006	battery flat on delivery - replaced
Aug 2007	wiring issue on engine - repaired on warranty
Aug 2009 £300	egr valve faulty - replaced
Aug 2010 £500	inlet manifold replaced - known issue but still had to pay - replaced

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Saab 9-3 in New Mexico, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 4000 mi	coolant leak

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Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 27000 mi	Electrical system problem. Radio and other controls wouldn't turn off.

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
Apr 2014 59300 mi	Expansion tank hoses needed to be replaced. known issue,
Jul 2014 61500 mi US $2600	Check engine light code indicated fuel pressure out of spec. Replace sensor and pump. $1600 for both Rough shift third to fourth. Replace trans fluid twice
Dec 2014 67000 mi US $1300	Since July 2014 car had been missing at idle. No problems under load. Problem not reproducible when brought into shop during Sept 2014. Problem set CEL Dec 2014. Codes P0300, 0301,0303,0305,0306. Misfires. Replaced all ignition coils.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2021
Mar 2013 86000 mi US $300	Blower Motor
May 2014 104700 mi US $100	Oil sensor leak
Jul 2018 117000 mi US $120	Replace ICM

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Saab 9-3 in Alabama, United States Oct 2007 - May 2012
Sep 2008 12000 mi	Replaced expansion tank and coolant.
Sep 2009 22000 mi	Reprogrammed auto-up windows so they would close appropriately.
Jun 2010 30000 mi	vacuum hose replaced
Sep 2010 33000 mi	Low coolant light appeared. Coolant tank replaced. Key became hard to remove from ignition. Ignition switch replaced. Driver's seat stitching came loose. Seat cover replaced.
Jan 2012 38800 mi US $200	Headlamp washer unit missing and had to be replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014 30000 mi US $585	Fuel pump delivering inconsistent output pressure triggering CEL and stuttering at idle. Replaced fuel pump.
Jul 2017 41000 mi	Takata airbag replacement recall

Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Sep 2014 - Sep 2018
Oct 2015 82300 mi £230	radiator hose burst
Mar 2016 85000 mi £88	Car no start battery leaking only 18months old,new battery installed
Apr 2017 97000 mi £165	Rear brake cylinder leaking
Dec 2017 107000 mi £20	Burst radiator hose

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2022
Apr 2008 33000 mi	Broken trunk liner clip.
May 2008 34000 mi	Anti pinch feature not working properly on Pass. front window. A/C did not get cold. Second key fob not recognized by computer.
Jul 2008 36000 mi	Lt Rear seatbelt would not retract.
Jan 2009 40000 mi	AC compressor making unusual noise. Anti-pinch on passenger window malfunctioning.
Feb 2009 41000 mi	Replaced AC Compressor. Replaced passenger window module.
Jun 2009 45000 mi	Faulty ignition coil. Ordered and installed replacement.
Sep 2009 50000 mi	Passenger window anti-pinch mal-function.
Jun 2010 59000 mi US $150	Electric mirror switch was found faulty and replaced
Jul 2011 80000 mi US $600	Uneven wear pattern on right rear tire indicated worn shock absorber. Decided to replace all 4 shocks and struts. Also replaced front brake pads and rotors while front end was apart. New tires and alignment the following week.
Nov 2011 86000 mi US $15	In Dash CD changer would not play CDs. "disk error." R&R CD spindle motor.
Sep 2012 104000 mi US $55	Stability control failure message on dash display. Took to independent mechanic for diagnosis. Mechanic identified TSB suggesting need to reprogram traction control module, but does not have required equipment to perform said update.
Apr 2013 111200 mi US $1750	Traction control warning displayed on dash. Dealer diagnosed as faulty ABS module. Replaced module with new.
Jul 2015 130000 mi US $30	Power Steering Reservoir leaking at power steering pump. Removed PS pump, removed reservoir from pump. replaced seal, reassembled. Driver side mirror fell off. Removed mirror backing, replaced mirror glass, reinstalled mirror.
Aug 2015 130700 mi	Engine oil leak. Removed subframe brace and cleaned lower end of engine to determine source of leak. Faulty seal at oil pan to engine block.
Dec 2015 134000 mi US $270	Knocking in front suspension when going over bumps. Problem diagnosed as worn ball joints in front lower control arms. Removed and replaced both front lower control arms. Problem persists.
Feb 2016 135300 mi US $50	Sway bar links worn. Removed and replaced sway bar links. Knocking when going over bumps resolved.
Feb 2017 139000 mi US $25	Temp and Fuel gauges read about 1/4 gauge high. Would not return to correct zero point when vehicle turned off. Reset gauge cluster by removing fuse F4. Problem resolved. Water soaks into convertible top fabric, then migrates to inside of weatherstripping over door. When door is opened (driver or passenger) water pours out of weatherstrip onto seats. Cleaned and treated top with 303 Convertible Top Care Kit
Mar 2017 140000 mi US $5	Passenger side mirror glass came loose from its backing. Was noticed before glass completely detached, so was able to remedy prior to glass falling and breaking on its own. Glass was completely removed, backing cleaned, and re-adhered using RTV silicon adhesive.
Dec 2017 143000 mi US $75	Oil leak at sump gasket surface. Removed oil sump, cleaned surfaces, reinstalled.
May 2018 146000 mi US $150	Driver seat upholstery was worn and tearing at the seams. Replaced upholstery with OEM.
Jan 2022 180000 mi US $600	Audio would randomly cutout while driving. Suspected fault in optical bus. Replaced Amp1, problem persists. Replaced Amp2, problem persists. Replaced Infotainment Control Module, problem persists. Replaced radio unit, problem resolved.
Jun 2022 180000 mi US $300	Convertible top hydraulic cylinder was leaking at seal. Replaced with rebuilt unit.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 114000 mi US $140	Rear shocks

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Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States May 2008 - Apr 2012
Dec 2008 15000 mi	"Snapping" sound from front when turning tight circles. Diagnosed as a bad CV joint. This "problem" has been present for a while - maybe always. With the state of GM, I decided to have it looked at now rather than closer to warranty expiration.
Jan 2009 16000 mi	Vehicle was inspected in the shop in December and the necessary part for the repair was ordered. The part arrived very late in the month. A day in January was scheduled for the repair, which was performed on schedule.
Jun 2010 24000 mi	Rubber covering over key/remote deteriorated. Dealer replaced the key/remote.

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Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2014
Jan 2014 60000 mi US $150	Alarm trunk goes off when doors r locked. Can't seem to correct I found an online solution & forwarded to dealer. Heat not working. They replaced the thermostat. Turns out after they replaced insulation was blocking floor vent. Seat belt not retracting. Cleaned housing

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Saab 9-3 in Germany Dec 2006 - Sep 2008
Nov 2007 39060 mi	in-dash cd-changer sometimes not working
Dec 2007 40300 mi	damaged pneumatic piston for bootlid-opener replaced under warranty Replaced sun blind passenger seat which had a small defect.
May 2008 46500 mi	Pinch protection fault re-set.
Jun 2008 46500 mi	Finally managed to replace in-dash CD-changer which was ordered earlier. Fully paid by manufacturer. Also fixed rattling a-pillar which occured after front-pane was replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Feb 2012
Apr 2011 86500 mi	window regulator
Feb 2012 95000 mi US $450	amplifier under driver seat. replaced with refurb.

Saab 9-3 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 65100 mi $2000	gear box failure

Saab 9-3 in Norway Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 117800 mi	Wire from ECU to main fuse box broke, causing alarms to come up. ECU is in bad place, under the front wing, water is getting in to it very easy.

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Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2013
May 2010 53196 mi US $4000	Broke a ring on a piston,removed engine and installed engine out of a 2006 saab 9-3 with 10,000 less miles than original engine.
Jan 2013 US $200	The REC fuse block in the trunk #17 block for the auto dim mirror/compass and Intermittent wiper control failed. I had to replace the entire Rear electrical center and have it reprogrammed to match the car's options.
Feb 2013 74100 mi US $300	The A/C blower motor failed.

Saab 9-3 in Ireland Mar 2011 - May 2011
May 2011 94860 mi €1000	Car was stuttering for a while till it failed to start or started after a few hours. Diagnosed an EGU Valve replacement. Shortly after,within two weeks, the cars electrics stopped. Diagnosed an Alternator failure and replaced one.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
Oct 2011 56000 mi US $35	CEL leaving car in Limp Home mode randomly. MAF sensor code. Cleaned sensor = good for a few days but came back. Replaced air cleaner and cleaned sensor cured problem for good.
Feb 2013 84800 mi	Passenger side front spring snapped. Covered under extended warranty.
May 2013 87000 mi US $120	Car was going into limp mode randomly with CEL. Read code for MAF sensor. Replaced sensor.
Oct 2013 93300 mi US $225	Replaced front struts

Saab 9-3 in Sweden Mar 2011 - Apr 2017
Feb 2014 91140 mi $80	Annual test / car was perfect but that was after a 400 euro service. Mostly bulbs. the AC is not 100% . But we manage with it. Not sure at this pont but believe it may be more than a simple gas refill. front left half bulb changed & it cost approx 80 euro + 30mins time - approx 120 euro.
Mar 2015 107260 mi $800	It was a pump that needed to be replaced

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Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
Sep 2016 72000 mi US $35	Underside of windshield washer nozzle broke, which disabled the entire windshield washer fluid system. This is a common failure - ordered 3 new nozzles & replaced.
Dec 2016 75000 mi US $9	Windshield washer fluid constantly low - discovered it would freely leak out of the nozzles for the headlight washers. Diagnosed as a bad "y-junction" - Saab part #12803975. Replaced this part (behind the bumper cover on driver's side)
Jan 2017 US $202	Check Engine Light - Code P0172 (fuel trim too rich) and P0300 (random misfire). Tried cleaning throttle body, MAF/MAP sensors, and fuel system treatment with no success. Shop diagnosed as bad fuel pressure regulator - replaced.
Mar 2017 79000 mi US $35	Fuel pressure regulator had gone bad. This price included diagnosing the issue, new OEM replacement part, and installation. ECM failed. Symptom was a recurring check engine light (P0687) that would reappear immediately after being cleared. Purchased new ECM from eeuroparts.com, and had local Saab independent shop install. Price includes core charge credit. Car wouldn't start. Battery is almost brand new (4 months old). Seems to be a parasitic drain on the battery when shut off, but couldn't find any source - no lights left on, etc. Jump-started the car, everything has been fine (as of 4/6/17). Adhesive holding the side mirror glass failed and mirror fell and shattered. Had to replace mirror glass with new adhesive.

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2019
Mar 2013 81000 mi	Replaced Thermostat and Engine temp sending unit, due to irregular readings and no heat. driver seat heater stopped working. Element cover wore through from contact w/ metal strap in seat, causing a short which eventually caused element to break. removed seat cover, resoldiered element & added add'l cover to prevent reoccurance
Mar 2014 92000 mi	HVAC blower motor bearing started to sieze due to rust which developes from moisture in the air. Removed motor, oiled bearing to free it, then caked on heavy duty grease on outside of bearing surfaces to keep moisture from forming again.
Jun 2014 95000 mi	Broken front coil spring
Aug 2014 96400 mi US $100	flex joint cracked, replaced exhaust with performance exhaust
Mar 2016 112000 mi	Caliper piston stuck
Aug 2016 115100 mi US $160	changed driver and passenger axle shaft due to torn boots
Dec 2016 118000 mi US $15	replaced sway bar end links due to damage when removing them for axle replacement earlier
Apr 2017 120000 mi US $25	Rear upper control arm bushings worn (both sides). Replaced complete arm with bushings Replaced Driver side front Window Regulator
Jul 2017 124000 mi US $90	Replacement Window Regulator broke. had to replace again with better quality part
Jun 2018 134800 mi US $175	Replaced Boost bypass Control solenoid and Boost bypass Valve
Apr 2019 144900 mi US $20	replaced rotted out gas tank strap

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2012
Feb 2007 27760 mi	Internal fault in right rear caliper. Replaced rotor, caliper and pads under warranty.
Nov 2007 44488 mi	Front left side seat belt replaced under warranty. Front left side seat belt replaced under warranty.
Dec 2007 44470 mi	Low Beam headlight failure. Replaced both headlights under warranty. Low Beam headlight failure. Replaced both headlights under warranty
Apr 2008 48734 mi	Front swaybar bushings and upper front strut bearings. Left front door opening molding replaced under warranty. Front swaybar bushings and upper front strut bearings, and left front door opening molding replaced under warranty
Sep 2008 57000 mi US $122	Seat Belt Adjuster. Missed this repair. Parts ordered but not installed Seat belt adjuster (pillar trim) replaced.
Oct 2008 62000 mi US $30	Left Low beam headlight. replaced.
Nov 2008 63000 mi US $410	Windshield Wiper motor malfunction. Motor replaced.
Jul 2010 101300 mi US $500	Power window regulator, driver's side.
Apr 2011 119000 mi US $120	Front Coil Spring Broken. Replaced both front coil springs. Front stabilizer bar links loose, upper strut bearings also replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States - Jan 2007
Jan 2006 15000 mi	Driver Window pinched wouldnt roll up
Jan 2007 25000 mi	Driver window pinched wouldnt roll up

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Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2016
Nov 2011 64050 mi US $18	The low beam on the passenger's side went out.
Mar 2013 67000 mi US $18	Again the passenger side low beam light went out. Sounds like a recall problem considering all the repair reports.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
Feb 2012 76200 mi	Coolant leak apparently because of a manufacturing flaw in all-aluminum engine. Kept refilling but then low coolant warning would come back. Engine block was replaced with an aluminum and steel block.

Saab 9-3 in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 99000 mi US $2400	ac only blowing hot air. Replacement of cooling fan module, compressor, drier, orings, orifice tube, lines, condensor flush with freon refill. still not working correctly.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
Jan 2016 US $190	Amp shorted out. Needed new amp.
Jan 2017 91300 mi US $200	washer fluid would not work
Feb 2017 103000 mi US $800	had to get new front shocks
Dec 2017 112000 mi US $825	Wheel bearing needed replacement as well as a few other suspension bits associated with the bearing

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2019
Aug 2013 67000 mi US $1225	Replaced water pump and thermostat
Nov 2013 67300 mi	Front spring broken and both front springs replaced under warranty.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2012
Oct 2008 53000 mi	Dealer incorrectly installed weatherstripping after window motor repair, which caused rain water to leak into the front seat. Took dealer three visits to fix.
Nov 2012 90000 mi US $20	Air mix stepper motor Headlight lens cleaning

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008 50000 mi	Noise from driver's front door. Door panel was loose and re-tightened.
Jun 2008 50000 mi	Trim piece on glove box was replaced, and rattle in door and seat fixed.

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2020
Jun 2014 149000 mi US $680	Broken spring
Sep 2016 196000 mi US $200	bad tie rod
Jun 2017 212000 mi US $250	Replace condenser and recharge system. Diagnosed by shop, I replaced the part myself
Sep 2018 234000 mi US $5	Heater fan was squeaking. Removed the fan to lubricate it

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Aug 2009 - Nov 2011
Dec 2009 72000 mi US $1110	hub bearing passenger front headlight bulb burned out and the wire harness also bad stabilizer bar bushing replaced
May 2010 81000 mi US $380	Broken spring covered under warranty. strut bushings replaced that I paid for.
Sep 2010 83000 mi US $20	drivers side mirror came unglued
Jun 2011 90000 mi US $600	left front wheel speed sensor failed triggering abs, stability and traction control failure. Hit a minor bump in road

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2018
Feb 2009 57000 mi US $90	Wipers wouldn't operate on intermittent, wouldn't go to home when off. The windshield washer fluid wasn't functioning at all. The wiper motor was replaced, by me, correcting all problems existing. This is common prob. w/ owners, wiper motor is the solutio
Mar 2010 68000 mi US $60	springs, struts, seats and bearings. extended warranty. notified before problem by saab that this would be covered if experienced. experienced soon thereafter. great experience. perfectly fixed.
May 2013 104200 mi US $25	had to access cabin fan to lubricate it, also replaced cabin air filter. fan had stopped working after squeeling for a while.
Aug 2013 104300 mi US $180	Had to replace amplifier for radio
Sep 2013 105000 mi US $180	Replaced cabin air fan. Bitch if a job. Did it myself
Feb 2016 126400 mi US $400	Rust spot on tight rear quarter panel. Rust has already returned.
Nov 2016 134100 mi US $250	Driver side back caliper and pads/rotor all around
Jan 2017 134200 mi US $40	Power steering pump needed new gasket/ washer on bearing. It was letting engine oil into system and overflowing power steering reservoir. Fairly easy fix. Myself.
Apr 2017 143000 mi US $55	Personally replaced expansion valve Rotors and pads replaced
May 2017 145000 mi US $600	Rear spring broke
Sep 2017 149000 mi US $75	Power steering pump gasket was leaking

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 65000 mi	Cabin fan failure. Cabin fan failure - Warranty

Saab 9-3 in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Aug 2010 105000 mi US $741	Water pump was leaking so it was replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2015
Oct 2011 48000 mi US $300	Driver window actuator replaced Heating/ac fan making noise intermittently, dealer replaced under extended warranty. Issue with sway bars. Dealer noticed and replaced under warranty/recall.

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Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 121000 mi US $600	Wheel hub wiring problem. Should have cost 20 dollars but the incompitant mech told me it was the wheel hub

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Sep 2014
Sep 2010 67580 mi C $1900	hvac recirc motor & blower
Mar 2012 71300 mi C $1500	Broken springs, sway bars, replaced struts

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States May 2011 - Jan 2013
Oct 2011 75000 mi US $780	Serepentine belt replacement. Front crankcase seal replacement.

Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Nov 2006 - Jun 2013
Sep 2006 14210 mi	unlatched exhaust clip reattached.
Jul 2011 39000 mi US $64	turbo bracket bolt missing
Sep 2011 41000 mi	Above door trim slowly moved forward creating a gap and potential water leak. New clips for trim installed. Saab provided part free to customer. Dealer installed it free without charge to Saab or customer.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017
Jun 2012 94000 mi US $242	Left rear upper control arm worn out causing poor rear-end control
Apr 2013 98700 mi US $464	Cracked left rear shock absorber mount. Replaced mount, both rear shocks.
Nov 2013 108400 mi US $1100	Radiator slow leak, due to rust on lower radiator body where side frame joins aluminum fins.
Feb 2014 112100 mi US $40	Water pump showing signs of leaking. Added stop-leak treatment to coolant, hoping this will buy some time before pump needs to be replaced.
Jun 2015 129000 mi US $120	Left front stabilizer bar worn, making "clunking" sound, replaced
Sep 2015 134000 mi US $1500	Steering became extremely heavy. Replaced power steering pump, which did not correct the problem. Then replaced rack and pinion. Steering now normal.
Oct 2015 134300 mi US $80	Serpentine belt that powers alternator worn. Belt was original equipment.
Nov 2015 135000 mi	Water leaking into left rear floor. Up to 1/2 inch standing after heavy rain. Gasket sealing cabin air filter housing from firewall disintegrated. Removed, replaced with silicon sealant.

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States May 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014 91900 mi US $150	One of the ABS speed sensor wiring harnesses had failed. Easy fix, pricey part (for a bundle of wires).
Jul 2014 88300 mi US $55	Blower motor resistor failed due to corrosion on blower fan. Cleaned and lubed motor and replaced resistor.
Nov 2014 95000 mi US $140	Rear muffler rusted out, replaced everything from the catalytic converter back. NH uses too much salt on the roads.

Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Mar 2013 - Aug 2014
Jan 2014 120000 mi	power steering pump leaking - replaced noisy wheel bearing - replaced

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Saab 9-3 in Ireland Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
Nov 2010 55180 mi	Jerky engagement when car put in drive. Gearbox oil changed which has greatly improved the situation but it has not remedied the situation. Took the car to an auto trans shop who advised that this was a fault in this box and advised an...
Feb 2011 56600 mi	Routine Intermediate service carried out in accordance with Maintenance Schedule set out in Owners Handbook
Aug 2011 60760 mi	The transmission was still jerky. A new gearbox would have cost €5,000!

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Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 20000 mi	Dash display occasionally showed "Steering lock malfunction - see dealer." Faulty ignition switch module was diagnosed and ISM was replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
Mar 2008 50000 mi	Corroded and broken coil spring.

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Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2007
Apr 2007 33000 mi	Rear Defroster system intermittently, dealer unable to daignoses and problem did not occur during visit.
Aug 2007 38000 mi	No heat, air would be produced but, the air was not hot
Sep 2007 38000 mi	No heat from the heater

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Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2017
Nov 2011 108900 mi US $100	replace worn link rod
Jun 2014 161000 mi US $350	replaced leaking intermediate pipe along with gasket and clamp
Jan 2015 121000 mi US $149	Brake booster oil seal was leaking. I had the area cleaned and a new seal installed.
Mar 2016 188000 mi US $1500	stuck caliper-left rear, replaced caliper, new rear pads and rotors-left and right broken front spring, leaking front strut replaced front springs and struts

Saab 9-3 in Utah, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 75485 mi US $10	High center light bulb out and synthetic oil/filter change. low beam bulb replaced. Runs great. 50 in-town miles and 900 high-speed interstate miles per week (long commute).

Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 29000 mi US $1000	draining battery, source could not be found. tried replacing acc resistor and checked all fuses and starter system

Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Oct 2016 32200 mi	Hydraulic piston fail for convertible top. To expense to repair. Top will no longer go down.
Jun 2017 35000 mi US $800	replaced hydraulic pistons for convertible top

Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 106000 mi US $174	Thermostat required replacement. Replaced the air filter while it was in the shop ($44 of the total $174 for this repair).

Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2018
Apr 2014 114000 mi US $20	Welded loose heat shield.
Apr 2015 127300 mi	Oil leaking into power steering reservoir due to a failed seal
Mar 2017 146000 mi US $1300	No start when cold. ECU replaced
May 2018 163000 mi US $250	Replaced front struts

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2012
Sep 2009 56000 mi US $238	Anti-pinch window feature kept driver-side window from rolling up completely without driver intervention. Window module was reprogrammed.
Aug 2010 71000 mi US $1050	Small rust spot developed under the convertible hatch. No perforation occurred so manufacturer did not cover the repair.
Sep 2010 73000 mi US $200	Sway bar linkage rubber bushings worn out. Replaced.
Oct 2010 74000 mi US $60	Balance knob broke on the radio.
Jun 2011 87000 mi US $100	Car was blowing its low-beam headlight at least once/every two months on the left-hand side and had started blowing the right-hand side low-beam about once every six months. Dealer replaced the bulb connectors on both sides.

Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 105000 mi US $375	replaced blower motor

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2015
Apr 2010 66000 mi	car lost some power, TEC II detected vac leak in gas cap, dealer replaced cap at no cost.

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Apr 2017 - Mar 2022
Jun 2017 87000 mi	Any or all of the Turbo boost gauge, Fuel Gauge, Temperature Gauge show that the engine has self destructed with the temperature off the top of the scale, the turbo boost showing that the turbo has just blown itself up, and that there is very nearly a full tank of petrol, when the tank is almost empty. This is a known problem. The previous owner was told that its an earthing [grounding] problem and that the cost of diagnosis and repair would be £2000+. This is a car worth about £1000! The answer is to remove the fourth fuse down (red 10A) in the fuse box, wait for about 20 seconds, and then replace it. This solves the problem for between 1 week and 3 months.
Jul 2018 98000 mi £650	Aircon compressor screamed and then stopped compressing. Result - no cooling. Compressor replaced along with some pipes in the cooling system. Initially the system leaked, and so the car had to be returned to the repair shop for a gland to be replaced prior to a second regassing of the system

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 74400 mi C $120	Changing the suspention bearing Electrical connection

Saab 9-3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2007 - Jun 2018
Jan 2007 29760 mi	sid warning- low washer fluid when full
Apr 2013 76560 mi C $200	throttle cleaning
Mar 2015 97340 mi C $300	replaced one front rotor and both front brake hoses
Jun 2016 100440 mi C $800	new rear caliper, pads, and rotors
Apr 2017 101060 mi C $50	Tail pipe replacement
Dec 2017 101680 mi C $260	Flex pipe replacement
Jun 2018 103540 mi C $325	Replacement of muffler and exhaust tips

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Saab 9-3 in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 98000 mi US $3000	Transmission failed during driving. Encountered a flat tire at that time. Car wouldn't start due to steering wheel malfunction had CNM reprogrammed During the replacement of the tranny the motor mount was done. During the replacement of the tranny we did a modification to the air cabin filter area that had a part missing and all other parts aren't correct. During the replacement of the tranny we did a modification to the air cabin filter area that had a part missing and the part number corresponding to that part isn't correct. During the replacement of the tranny we found the radiator busted and needed replacement

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 48000 mi	Worn bushing on rear suspension arm. Suspension arm replaced. Passenger side wing mirror replaced because of cosmetic issue with wing mirror supporting bracket ~ couple of lumps appeared on surface. Motor was faulty (for mirror tilt option) so was replaced with a new motor when identified.
Mar 2008 58000 mi	Broken front suspension spring
Jan 2009 80000 mi £330	Steering control module failed and key transponder failed~ both replaced and keys reprogrammed.

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Apr 2011 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013 88200 mi £80	two new front anti roll bars

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Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2008
Dec 2007 35000 mi	the smart key stopped working stranding me at walmart. then went to shop and they reset the key.

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Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 102000 mi US $185	Window regulator broke

Saab 9-3 in Louisiana, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016 99000 mi US $65	changed out the expansion tank. now no longer losing coolant.

Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2008 - May 2015
Jan 2008 45000 mi	Amp replaced Oil changed
Mar 2008 47000 mi	Gas Cap replaced
Oct 2009 75000 mi US $340	Ignition Control Module replaced
May 2010 85500 mi US $1600	Turbo replaced. Clogged oil return line. Turbo replaced. Clogged oil return line.
Jul 2010 89000 mi US $225	Air Recirculation motor needed replaced, $160. Driver side mirror glass fell out. Replaced just mirror glass, $65.
Mar 2012 121000 mi US $30	One door wouldn't lock/unlock electronically. The door lock actuator needed to be replaced.
May 2012 124200 mi US $350	The struts and shocks were the original on the car and were worn out. Expected at that mileage
Sep 2012 130000 mi US $90	Wheel bearing needed replaced on the drivers front tire.

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018 259780 mi	Struts

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - May 2014
Oct 2012 53000 mi US $113	vibration felt through steering wheel. source not found
Nov 2012 53300 mi US $800	failed balance shaft chain tensioner and guide
Dec 2012 54000 mi US $800	replaced CIM

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Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2010
Nov 2007 83000 mi US $75	Information symbol stating "lock system failure" Rear passenger door lock was sticking door couldn't be opened from the outside as well as triggering the alarm when I pressed unlock button to access vehicle. Information symbol disappeared and the shop wa
Mar 2008 88000 mi US $1100	System lock failure displayed. Right rear door lock sticking, part replaced. Mechanic noticed excessive engine vibration/noise while driving vehicle. Belt tensioner needed to be replaced.
Sep 2009 108000 mi US $140	Gearbox Malfunction Limited Performance Contact Dealer I was unable to shift car into reverse. Car was towed to dealership that was unable to duplicate problem. Computer resetting eliminated the warning display and problem hasn't reoccured. Driver's side and passenger side windows would automatically roll down 2 inches after rolling up. Dealer made tension adjustment, reset anti-pinch feature.
Apr 2010 112500 mi US $170	Saab issued a safety bulletin for broken front springs and I brought the car to the dealer to be inspected. No problems, right front spring broke 2 wks later. While apart they replaced rt front control arm and other misc wear items.
Nov 2010 119000 mi	Driver's side window would not roll down. Motor replaced; however first window setting not operable, was told I would need another $400 part. The window intermmittently works while holding down the button to open window fully. Key fob would not lock or unlock car, had to manually use key which most of the time would then trigger the car alarm. ABS failure half mile after picking car up from shop; decided to sell car.
Dec 2010 119000 mi	Driver window control only partially worked when sold. Blown passenger dash speaker and broken CD player when sold. Non-functioning driver heated seat and malfunctioning door locks when sold. Latter problem, "system lock failure," repaired once before.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2008 45000 mi	Tightened loose brake caliper. Replaced cracked windshield fluid reservoir.

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2008
Feb 2007 56000 mi	dealer paid to replace blower motor and blower relay that was not functioning properly.
Jun 2007 64000 mi	Sunroof behaving erratically; replaced switch.
Jul 2007 68000 mi US $100	Sunroof was acting erratically. They replaced the switch during my June visit, but the problem persisted. The second time in, they also replaced the sunroof wind deflector as they think that was messing up the pinch protection.

Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 88200 mi US $220	replaced coolant resevoir and put in new coolant. no big deal. Changed coils and spark plugs. also oil change

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2004 - May 2007
Nov 2004 2052 mi	- 1000 mile/30 day service - improperly installed sunroof repaired - software update for rough shifting - software update for non-functional fog lamps
Apr 2005 9411 mi US $74	- passenger seat belt sensor dysfunctional, replaced by dealer under warranty - oil & filter
Jul 2005 13615 mi	dealer attempts to fix loud rattles in all doors, 2 slow leaking tires patched, in-dash cd changer non-functional - replaced
Dec 2005 19731 mi US $79	oil & filter, both remote keys replaced under warranty due to dysfunction, sunroof software updated due to dysfunction
May 2006 24730 mi US $86	brake booster valve replaced under recall, software updates for continuing sunroof dysfunction, four exterior door handles replaced due to excessive fading, peeling hood emblem replaced, front door speakers replaced due to excessive rattling, oil & filter
Aug 2006 29193 mi	30000 mile free service (oil/oil filter/air filter/etc), tensioner pulley and belt replaced due to premature wear and excessive noise, front struts replaced due to excessive noise and play due to strut failure
Sep 2006 29210 mi	Car flat-bedded to dealer due to failed ECU - car wouldn't start - ECU replaced, reprogrammed.
Oct 2006 31654 mi	Trouble starting car - reads "Immobilizer failure - Restart car - Contact dealer" - dealer finds nothing wrong.
Nov 2006 32930 mi	"Immobilizer failure - Restart Car - Contact Dealer" reoccurs. Unable to remove key from ignition and car will not crank. Eventually find slamming driver door resets computer and key is removeable. 3 tries and car starts. Delivered to dealer with erro

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 106000 mi US $215	VACUUM PUMP REPLACES TIME IT TOOK ME WAS AROUND 40 MINUTES, 10 DAYS TO RECEIVE THE PART

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 79000 mi US $3000	Water pump failed, engine coolant leaked. Air conditioning failed.

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Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2018
Feb 2008 40000 mi	Worn front strut thrust supports and bushings, both sides. Lubed noisy rear sway bar bushings. False tire pressure sensor failure message with winter wheels installed. Required relearning of monitor system.
May 2008 43000 mi	Broken right front suspension spring.
Aug 2010 59000 mi	Head gasket.

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008 23000 mi	My electronic key broke and would not open my car. The dealer replaced my key after I was told my warranty just had expired, they replaced it for free.

Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013 89280 mi C $2000	ABS lights, traction control lights came on. speed sensor. Water pump leaking - replaced it. Had to replace struts and springs.
Jul 2013 97960 mi C $1500	wheel bearing had to be replaced

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2013
Sep 2012 106000 mi US $300	Wheel bearing replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2013
Nov 2011 101000 mi	Replaced winshield wiper motor as the wipers stopped 4 inches up on the windshield after a complete cycle.
Jun 2012 107000 mi US $170	Re-charged AC system

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Aug 2010
Jun 2008 51000 mi	Fan motor switch only work at one stage and would not shut off even after engine turned off.
Jun 2010 93000 mi US $600	Heating and cooling fan motor stopped working. No motor was found in the USA at this time because of change of company filling orders. Car still in shop.
Jul 2010 94000 mi US $600	Electric modulator burned out and one could not be found. Spyker's parts held up in customs.
Aug 2010 94000 mi	Keys worn out when sold, needed to be replaced. The rubber coating wore out, cracked and eventually separated from the electronics inside making the key impossible to use for opening the trunk although it still started the car.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 60000 mi US $100	CEL was coming on intermittently so they changed a gasket on the gas cap, since the fault code was emission related. They also gave me a new gas cap in case the old gas cap was the actual problem.

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 40000 mi	The ash tray would not open or retract properly.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2004 - Dec 2012
Aug 2004 15125 mi	Under warranty CD player replaced
Dec 2004 19915 mi	replaced Idler pulley and stepper motor
Jul 2005 28712 mi	30k scheduled.. Also, replaced belt tensioner, ACC belt, and all rusted lug nuts
Mar 2008 74000 mi US $150	Mass air flow tube broke away from its anchor causing a hole in the tube creating an engine code and lack of driveability.
Jul 2011 121000 mi US $85	Clunking noise from right side front suspension. Replaced strut mount and strut bearing.
Dec 2011 129000 mi US $60	Left rear brake light went out. Discovered it was another fried wire. This also caused the right front headlight to burn out. Cleaned wire, soldered back together and all works. Parts are on back order.
Nov 2012 141300 mi US $40	Had to replace the washer pump.
Dec 2012 143000 mi US $26	Brake fluid reservoir tank cap had cracked.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2010 122000 mi US $924	Replaced steering column CIM module.
May 2010 122000 mi US $210	Replaced right front headlight housing and bulbs.

Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2015 - May 2016
Feb 2015 169200 mi US $750	Fuel pump died while on highway. Had towed to mechanic.
Jul 2015 175500 mi US $980	Replaced both upper and lower control arms. Replaced outer tie rods.
Jan 2016 US $900	4 brake pads and rotors replaced. Back right caliper seazed and replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Sep 2007 55000 mi US $85	New front hub bearing replaced under warranty. Had the dealer perform an intermediate service while the car was there (oil change and multipoint inspection).
Feb 2010 125000 mi US $700	New front strut springs installed. Also had them replace the serpentine belt and perform an intermediate service (oil change and multipoint inspection)

Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 85000 mi US $390	had code indicating vapors leaking from tank, smoke test indicated leak in top of tank, dropped tank and repaired, tech stated looked like fuel pump was installed and did not seal correctly

Saab 9-3 in Oregon, United States May 2013 - Dec 2014
Jun 2013 34000 mi	New battery, old one was 9 years old.
Sep 2013 35000 mi	Rear calipers siezed
Aug 2014 40000 mi US $45	Power steering reservoir was leaking. This is a sign of a failed power steering pump seal. It is driven directly from the crank and engine oil seeps into the PS fluid. Part was $5 and 1 hour of labor. Power steering reservoir was leaking. This is a sign of a failed power steering pump seal. It is driven directly from the crank and engine oil seeps into the PS fluid. Part was $5 and 1 hour of labor.

Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2008 - May 2011
May 2009 121000 mi US $500	Passenger side window stopped working. Replaced the regulator motor.
Jan 2010 US $350	Crank Position Sensor went bad. Car wouldn't start.
Sep 2010 126000 mi US $100	A warming light came on telling me that I had a gearbox error. They updated the computer and the problem resolved.
May 2011 135000 mi US $363	Check engine light came on. Was faulty Crank Position Sensor and Faulty Gas Cap. Rear driver door was missing water barrier. Shop replaced water barrier.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Nov 2017
Mar 2013 107000 mi US $1452	Water Pump leaking. Replaced water pump and coolant. Also replaced serpentine belt and tensor and thermostat while water pump was replaced.
Jul 2013 108200 mi US $190	Owner replaced tie rod ends both left and right as right end had worn and torn boot Front sway bar end boot torn and noisy. Replaced sway bar ends on both sides. Windshield wipers would not park properly, washers did not work properly. Replaced wiper motor and linkage
Aug 2013 109000 mi US $1400	Replaced front struts, strut mounts and strut bearings. Replaced both rear upper control arms and 4 wheel alignment.
Jul 2017 130000 mi US $120	Right rear electric lock replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 119000 mi US $120	AC compressor won't come on no electrical current or power to ac

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Saab 9-3 in Iowa, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2013
Oct 2008 40000 mi	The light inside the glove box would only come on if i tapped on it so i took it in because I wanted to make sure it wasn't indicative of a larger problem. The sensor apparently just needed to be re-seated on the glovebox door and it is now perfectly fine
Feb 2009 43000 mi	Shifter knob for 5 speed came off shifter.
Sep 2009 49000 mi	Alternator made strange sound - replaced. Key required replacement - had problems with remote entry.
Sep 2012 89000 mi	Springs had rusted through because of a manufacturing defect and were in danger of shearing off while driving.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2007 - Aug 2015
Mar 2010 51000 mi US $1000	Broken spring, known issue under warranty. Column interface module faulty causing left signal to remain on.
Aug 2011 58000 mi US $1200	Fuel pump failed, was replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Arkansas, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2018
Jul 2007 19000 mi US $15	Gearshift knob kept popping off the stick. This made it difficult to shift the car into reverse. Factory garage ordered the part after phone conservation. About a week later I drove to Tulsa (about 120 miles) and it was installed. I am satisifed with Off side dipped headlight burned out. Replaced with H7 bulb. No problems.
Aug 2009 32000 mi US $8	Passenger side low beam headlight burned out. Replaced H7 bulb.
Sep 2010 35000 mi	Right turn signal working intermittently. Local shop could not replicate problem.
Oct 2010 35000 mi US $1049	Right turn signal working intermittently. Dealer replaced column integration module.
Jul 2013 38200 mi US $108	Replaced battery
Nov 2013 39000 mi US $5	Replaced left side headlamp

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2009
May 2007 39600 mi	Driver's side front spring replaced
Aug 2007 44000 mi	Power steering pump replaced; SID Display replaced
Oct 2007 47000 mi	Leaking crankshaft seal, repaired under warranty. Pulley and serpentine belt also replaced as they were saturated with oil.
Dec 2007 48000 mi	Car stalled and would not start. Dealer replaced engine management computer under warranty.
Apr 2008 52000 mi	Broken front passenger-side spring. Rear door latch replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Aug 2014
Jan 2006 31509 mi	Stability failure message intermitently alerts visit dealer, ESP- CIM C0544-00 Angle Sensor internal fault, R and R no charge last month of factory warranty
May 2008 34000 mi	Noisy front suspension on small speed bumps, replaced sway bar droplinks and strut tower bearings each side. Left front turn signal inop, bulb anf fuse ok. Headlight assembly replaced.
Feb 2009 47000 mi	Engine cranks with no run, replaced crankshaft sensor. Passed on scam replacement of spark plugs. Told they were fouled from no run cranking. What BS!
Mar 2012 81000 mi US $106	when temp above 80F, warm engine will crank but not run. Changed crank sensor. Problem NOT fixed!
Apr 2012 81000 mi	car continues to crank but not run every other week. wait 10 min to one hour then it starts.
Aug 2014 90000 mi	The problem was never fixed to as new status, The dealer was able to program a used(2005) ECU to run and start reliably but the turbo boost was never as new. No dealer wants to maintain an orphaned car. It got great gas mileage in limp mode though.

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2010 50000 mi US $125	left headlamp needed replacing
Dec 2011 67000 mi	Computer shows service needed, fluid out etc but it doesn't need it. dealer reset, but message still shows Also gas gage indicates tank is empty - opted to not repair it.

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2012
Feb 2007 32000 mi	Noisy front suspension. Sway bars needed lubrication
Jan 2012 US $1000	Broken spring

Saab 9-3 in Utah, United States Jul 2012 - Feb 2016
Sep 2012 111000 mi US $900	After purchase, recvd message "steering lock malfunction". Took to mechanic and had CIM replaced. Also replaced leaking steering pump.
Sep 2014 150000 mi US $350	Replaced ball joint, end link.
Mar 2015 162000 mi US $10	Replaced headlight bulb for the 7th or 8th time. They burn out about every 6 months. I'm sure there is an underlying issue, but at $10 a bulb, it's cheaper to just replace the bulb than to have a tech look into the root cause.
Feb 2016 175000 mi	Clutch went, simply worn out due to miles. Sold car to dealer instead of repairing.

Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
Sep 2010 60000 mi US $180	Faulty temperature blend stepping motor in A/C Replaced broken glove box

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
Oct 2012 96700 mi US $258	Replaced Expansion Tank due to leaky 'nipple' that connects to hose.
Sep 2013 110000 mi US $400	Leaking coolant hose replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
Mar 2010 43400 mi C $150	Oil was leaking from the cam shaft. A seal was replaced The SID or Saab information display went blank. I had to take it to two different shops to get it fixed. The first one wasn't "authorized" by GM so they sent me to the second. They said it was just fluky, lucky me...

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 45000 mi US $300	windows not rolling up correctly. burnt wire harness in headlamp. Squeaking belt from faulty belt tensioner.

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
Jul 2007 47000 mi	Slight click on right hand turns
Aug 2008 62000 mi	Power steering overfilled by dealer during a routine maintnance. Local GMC dealer diagnosed and solved problem free of charge while doing my oil change.

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2018
Jun 2015 120000 mi US $20	strut bearing replacement two coils replaced
Nov 2015 123100 mi US $120	Replaced another coil
Jun 2016 128000 mi US $30	Strut mount bearing.
Mar 2017 145000 mi US $360	Noisy bushing in rear
Nov 2017 158000 mi US $30	Replaced all four engine mounts Replaced worn tie rod end Replaced a prematurely worn strut bearing that was only lasted 20,000 miles

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2012 - May 2013
Jul 2012 169000 mi US $500	engine sensor (not able to start the car) stabilizer bars making a lot of noise
Mar 2013 172000 mi	One of the hydraulic hose of my convertible top is broken. The part has been back ordered for months. I recently found a UK website selling the hose so I just ordered it yesterday.
May 2013 172000 mi	AC compressor is not working. Apparently there is coolant leak somewhere but both my mechanic and dealer couldn't find out what is wrong. I have to refill the coolant everyweek. The fuel gauge is not working. The entire fuel pump (fuel level sensor) has to be replaced to fix that.

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Aug 2024
May 2008 25000 mi US $80	Windshield washer failed to work.
Sep 2008 27000 mi US $150	Windshield washer pump relay replaced.
Jul 2011 39000 mi US $100	Both headliner hydralic valves for the convertible topped needed replacing (leaking).
Apr 2014 47200 mi US $1400	Replaced convertible top hydraulic motors. Replaced rear brakes.
Nov 2014 48300 mi US $90	Clutch return spring clip broke; entire assembly had to be replaced.
Dec 2015 49000 mi US $300	Hear/ac blower motor and resistor replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 35000 mi	windshield wipers stopped working. replaced parts (?) and alls fine now

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 115000 mi US $4	Driver door control switches all failing due to convertible top leaks. This causes the car alarm to go off intermittently and is SUPER annoying.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017 US $40	leaking valve cover gasket
May 2017 95000 mi	seat belt retractor failed, found out it was covered by a recall.
Jan 2018 99000 mi US $145	Seat Heater drivers side failed, coil burnt. Not worth cost to fix it.
Aug 2021 105000 mi US $680	ECU Failure, No start condition Throttle Body Position sensor Fail

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
Jun 2016 94860 mi C $800	Change CIM and steering wheel lock and ignition switch

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013 73600 mi US $300	Left front wheel hub replaced.
May 2013 73200 mi US $380	Front passenger side power window motor replaced

Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 59520 mi C $30	Vacuum pump was leaking oil. Replaced the vacuum pump gasket and put silicone on the one inside the pump housing. A bit messy but a cheap fix.
Jun 2017 65720 mi C $200	Car had noise from uneven pavement cause by loose brake pads. Re-fitted the pads. Replaced front sway bars. Replaced exhaust brackets.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 45000 mi	Power windows stopped working and door locks! I paid 90 dollars for the window switch and installed the part myself.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2013
Oct 2010 57000 mi US $1297	Couldn't start. Replaced Column Interation Module that controls alarm and steering. Also Ignition Switch Module that controls remote activity and monitors ignition position, also 2 remote transmitters. Also yaw rate sensor. What an ordeal. Fortunately Saab paid half of total cost.
May 2011 62800 mi US $500	Replaced passenger door window motor.

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2015
Aug 2012 129700 mi US $150	Hydraulic convertible roof failure
Jun 2014 145000 mi US $950	AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced

Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2007 45000 mi	Fog Lamp electrical short due to defective plastic lamp cover

Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Feb 2011
Jun 2010 168000 mi US $300	Car would shutter upon full boost, gas gauge inop. Replaced fuel pump and spark plugs at approx $300
Sep 2010 178000 mi US $270	Heard louder noises coming from the front end. Found it needed two wheel bearings. Purchased a pair from Rock Auto @ 269 with shipping. Installed myself in my garage in approx 3 hours. Problem solved.
Oct 2010 179300 mi US $45	Check Engine light came on, and car lacked power. Pulled a code for Boost Controller Malfunction. Replaced Boost Controller, issue solved.

Saab 9-3 in Nevada, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2014
May 2011 51300 mi	changed burned out low beams changed burned out low beams
Oct 2013 68000 mi	The driver's seat belt is kaput. It can be used butrnnot as originally intended. Can't get a new belt.

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Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2012
May 2010 61000 mi US $400	Fuel sending unit failed, fuel gauge not working due to that.
Oct 2010 63300 mi US $950	Water pump was noticed by oil change mechanic over a year ago to have a small leak. Car suddenly and frequently required more anti-freeze. Took in to dealer for water pump replacement.
Nov 2010 64000 mi	Low coolant level light came back on and coolant level had dropped since water pump replacement. Dealer pressure tested it overnight and could not find leak. Said if it happens again they will dig deeper.
Mar 2011 65000 mi	Same problem - low coolant level. Dealer can't find where the slow leak is coming from. Did another pressure test on cooling system.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 94000 mi US $100	the driver door handle is broken again, 3rd time in 18 months or about 200 pulls per repair :)

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Saab 9-3 in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2008 - Aug 2014
Mar 2008 22320 mi A $87	Recirc air vent motor was rattly. Roof needed lube.
Aug 2008 28520 mi A $1600	1. Gearbox malfunction light came on. 2. Seats wouldn't slide horizontally when the handle to let the rear seat passanger in was used.
Mar 2009 34100 mi A $120	Front passenger seat would no longer recline forward to allow passengers to enter to the back seats.
May 2011 63860 mi A $270	problem 1: gearbox clunky. Could not replicate problem. No error codes found. Oil OK.
Jan 2012 62000 mi A $4500	Gearbox overhaul
Jun 2014 92380 mi A $150	Diagnose coolant leak. They said it was most likely an internal leak. They wanted more time to check it out, I said no since it would probs be expesnsive.
Aug 2014 92380 mi	I discovered that water leaked into the spare tire area of the boot, when it rained heavily. From when I got it (2.5y old) I would hear water drops when raining, but never knew where. Until the last day i owned it. Coolant leak never found.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2018
May 2012 43500 mi US $500	Broken front spring
Oct 2017 57000 mi	Driver's side door would not close; door latch was in the LOCKED position even though the door was open. Remote control did not work on either driver or passenger door. The passenger door manual lock could be operated but the driver side would not work manually. A youtube video was located and the solution was to move the door latch with a screwdriver while holding the outer door handle in the open position. The door now opens and closes just fine.

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Saab 9-3 in South Africa Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Nov 2014 43600 mi R 10	Replaced outside air temperature sensor
Sep 2021 51460 mi R 70	Replace battery

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
Jan 2014 157000 mi £200	EGR Solenoid
Jul 2014 144800 mi £250	Inter-cooler fail, required replacement
Sep 2014 149000 mi £100	Replacement of rods
Mar 2015 166000 mi £250	Suspension rod bearing fail. Replaced

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 50000 mi US $10	Told I needed to replace the Head light connectors. Cost $300.00. Bought connectors myself and repaired myself. Cost $10

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Jan 2011 153300 mi US $950	right front wheel bearing, 450 replaced radiator, 500
Jul 2011 166000 mi	clutch master cylinder Secondary air injection pump Right front shock/strut Exhaust mounts rusted out and was barely hanging on. Autolocking door cylinder, Trunk latch not working Fuel pump sending unit not working (gas gauge doesn't work)

Saab 9-3 in Utah, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 51000 mi US $73	Changed Exhaust parts and reset ECU program by Tech II machine. Check engine light comes up again. I don't know do I pay for it again or not. I will pick up my car tomorrow. Dealer told me that if those problem relate with previous, they will not charge it to me. But, if it is not related with same problem, they will

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Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 117000 mi US $100	SAI Cutoff valve

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011 97000 mi US $100	Drivers side rear door actuator fault.
Jul 2013 122700 mi US $200	Bad caliper
Dec 2014 141000 mi US $150	Power steering pump replacement, bad seal

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 188000 mi US $150	Coil Pack replacement

Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - May 2011
Oct 2010 77800 mi US $200	Window regulator was broken Head Lights, Fog Lights Window regulator was broken
May 2011 89000 mi US $440	Replaced amp under the drivers seat and windshield wiper transmission.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 75000 mi US $1100	emissions air pump

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Jul 2009
Jul 2009 97000 mi	When sold, sunroof motor needed to be replaced as it would not work during hot summer days (this was already replaced 1 other time in 2007). When sold an air intake problem caused the car to severely shudder (and almost stall out) during heavy acceleration.

Saab 9-3 in Greece Jun 2010 - Mar 2023
Dec 2011 66960 mi €80	Replaced boost control valve
Jun 2013 73160 mi €150	Engine mount
Jul 2014 76360 mi €15	I had to replace myself the broken reverse lock plastic piece under the gear lever. Cost 15 euro. I did it myself.
Mar 2023 93620 mi €100	Intake hose from M A F to turbo was broken

Saab 9-3 in Delaware, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 109000 mi US $250	The headlights were unusually dim. One of the light bulbs was incorrectly installed and the wiring was discolored. The dealer replaced the wiring and bulbs. The lights are much better; although, I still wish that they were brighter.

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2006 - Jul 2012
Jan 2006 24272 mi	OnStar amp replaced
Feb 2006 24714 mi	Emergency brake handle replaced
Dec 2006 30972 mi	OnStar box replaced
Aug 2007 37000 mi US $25	Loose heat shield.
Mar 2010 51000 mi	Front coil springs broken, replaced. Front struts and steering links replaced
Jan 2012 59000 mi US $788	Secondary Air Injection pump and check valve had failed. They were replaced.
Feb 2012 63000 mi US $500	Fuel tank level sender replaced

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2010 68000 mi US $968	Cabin fan did not work Control unit was also burnt out. Replaced cabin fan motor, control unit, and air filter. Check operation everything was ok when done
Mar 2011 71000 mi US $247	Replaced LH front upper strut mount and bearing. Replaced LH front sway bar link.
Jun 2011 72000 mi US $288	Fixed driver’s side window(recalibrated) Replaced both rear upper strut mounts. No A/C from center or right side. Turned out it needed a refrigerant dye and a recharge system. Right side front side marker out. Socket rotted. Replaced socket and bulb. Fixed passenger’s side window(recalibrated)
Dec 2011 78000 mi US $45	hooting noise from turbo when letting off accelerator. Due to a valve on the turbo. Put stock air filter back in(took out K&N) and it helped reduce hooting(pssst) noise when presure is released. Also have a squeeky AC fan.
Mar 2012 80000 mi US $175	One of the A/C fans was making a noise as if a bearing was going unit. Then the A/C stopped blowing cold. Took it in quick fix was a re-charge. May need the whole A/C system to be replaced down the road, but works for now.
Jun 2012 81000 mi US $1426	Problem with A/C. Had Dye stick and Freon done to get a base line. New Expansion valve, AC evaporator, and seal ring. Also Dye Stick and Freon. Note there was a metal OEM piece part of the fire wall that rusted. Others will have the same issue. We still have water leaking in the car during a rain.

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2011 198000 mi US $600	oil leak. Noticed oil on driveway after parking car. Shop said it was a common problem on my car. said oil was actually leaking into power steering fluid.. which made sense since my steering had also been "off" during leak.
Mar 2014 258000 mi US $500	water pump broke

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010 112000 mi US $60	The ball joint was bad on the left front and replaced with a used part.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008 67000 mi US $480	The check valve for the SAI pump did not work. The fuel pump sensor had to be replaced.
Dec 2008 69000 mi US $310	Driver side window regulator did not work.
May 2010 80000 mi	The front left spring was broken.
Dec 2010 84000 mi US $100	One of the ignition coils stopped working and had to be replaced.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States - Aug 2006
Jan 2006 40000 mi	Replaced front end suspension. under warranty
Aug 2006 44000 mi	Window fell off track. While in car wash! warranty

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2017
Jun 2016 171000 mi US $30	Radio signal very weak, no stations being received clearly, FM or AM. Replace antenna amplifier with a used unit purchased on eBay. Repair not successful.
Feb 2017 173000 mi US $16	Passenger side low-beam bulb replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 51000 mi US $827	Ignition switch and steering wheel lock failure. Could not start car. Could not turn ignition switch.

Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2007
Feb 2007 56000 mi	Throttle "helper spring" dislodged because the clip that holds it in place broke. I discovered it on the floorboard

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Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2006 38500 mi	Saab Hood Emblem replaced ACC trim panel replaced due to peeling finish on button
Jun 2006 42000 mi	Drivers side door handle replaced due to fading OnStar shark fin antenna replaced due to fading
Feb 2007 54000 mi	headlight assembly failure cd player failure
May 2007 60000 mi US $661	Headlight bulb shorted out. Transmission cooler line came loose.
Jun 2008 81000 mi	Main seal leaking

Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 119000 mi	radiator/hoses leak. headlight went out.

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 70000 mi US $100	Rough shifts (automatic transmission) going from Reverse to Drive where the whole car would rattle and a metallic noise would sound from under the hood. Also had rough shifts from first to second. Replaced transmission.

Saab 9-3 in New South Wales, Australia Oct 2009 - Aug 2010
Mar 2009 37200 mi A $6300	Brand new automatic transmission!! Original price for transmission $14,000. Haggle haggle haggle and get the price down. Saab are trying to recover costs by charging customers on spare parts - not good Saab!!
Aug 2010 39680 mi	Many ongoing problems when sold. Ignition control unit (ICU)... radio... interior trim, rattles, the car continued to rattle, squeak, and fall apart.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2006 - Jun 2011
Aug 2006 49000 mi	Rear Main Engine Seal
Aug 2009 49500 mi	Door Gasket Leaking, replaced
Jan 2010 102500 mi US $630	Replace Alternator
Mar 2010 105000 mi US $60	Gearbox Malfunction, Limp home. Problem resolved but reappeared 1 hr after leaving shop.
Dec 2010 113000 mi US $35	All Warning Lights coming on, Radio/Dash not Lighting..... Battery was disconnected for a time.... problem never returned. Saab Gremlins

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015 108000 mi US $900	Replaced coils.
Nov 2015 108000 mi US $600	Vacuum intake, fuel pump, system flush

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 52700 mi C $161	Strut mount worn, replaced both and included water guard. Alignment required and paid for by customer. Xenon light flickering. Headlamp module and socket repair may be needed. Module repaired unsuccessful in fixing issue Headlamp Socket was repaired subsequent to headlamp module being repaired. Problem seems to have been fixed at this point.
Feb 2008 55180 mi C $100	Parking brake would not release. Wheels would not move, car needed to be towed to dealer. Dealer was able to release parking brake. There is a TSB on the parking brake release issue, dealer did not offer repair, said "try not to use it".
Aug 2008 62000 mi C $300	Visited shop for spark plug change, routine. Since then, engine rough idle. Apparently cylinder/valve damage after spark plug routine change. Vehicle at shop ever since, 2.5 weeks. Due to cost, adjustor has to authorize repairs.
Sep 2008 63240 mi C $100	Replaced engine w/ used one. due to cylinder 3 & 4 damage. cylinder 3 was damaged in shop, cylinder 4 was damaged during a previous visit.
Feb 2009 69440 mi	CD changer skips in cold weather. Known issue with Clarion cd changer, dealer refuses to fix because could not replicate in warm shop. Also, only occurs during driving, and dealer did not test drive. Replaced rusty wheel bolts. (known issue, to rust).
Mar 2009 70680 mi	Coolant level dropped twice in 2 weeks to warning level. Shop not able to find leak, used dye in coolant and returned 1 week later, still no evidence of leak. Told to keep eye on levels. No repair, no cost.

Saab 9-3 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
Apr 2012 139800 mi US $150	Weeping radiator from plastic fins on both driver and passenger sides. Ordered replacement radiator, installed by self.
Aug 2012 149000 mi US $40	Rubber seal between engine and power steering pump had deteriorated, allowing oil to flow unilaterally into the power steering pump and reservoir. Removed power steering pump, replaced seal with viton aftermarket seal. Reassembled.
Jan 2013 US $45	Exterior "shark fin" dummy antenna showed severe signs of rotting. Rear parcel shelf, C-Pillar trim, and top brake light cover removed. Unscrewed antenna bolt, severed old, nonfunctional OnStar wires. Installed new antenna, reassembled.
Jun 2013 155000 mi US $55	Lower oxygen sensor failed
Nov 2013 158600 mi US $240	Alternator went bad. Replaced alternator and (still good) serpentine belt.
Jan 2015 163000 mi US $42	Brake booster vacuum line had rotted away from power steering pump leak. Replaced part with new part supplied by dealer.
Feb 2015 176600 mi US $200	Outer tie rod ends and sway bar links worn causing sloppy steering and uneven tire wear. Replaced at home.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2012
Dec 2008 55150 mi	Column Integration Module (Saab Part No. 12805196) replaced.
Jun 2009 63000 mi	A/C blower motor was replaced Both front springs were replaced
Feb 2010 73000 mi US $300	passenger side, rear caliper seized, locking that wheel
Feb 2011 89300 mi US $340	Tie-rod end replaced.
May 2011 91000 mi US $130	Sway bar link was broken
Aug 2011 93300 mi US $120	loose exhaust heat shield
Sep 2012 112000 mi US $180	replace one rear caliper and rotor. replace pads, both sides, rear.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 90000 mi US $849	Car wouldn't shift right.
Mar 2008 92000 mi US $876	Gearbox malfunction light came on not even 24 hours after getting it back from 23 days in the shop.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014 109300 mi US $250	Bad coil
May 2015 120700 mi US $90	Recharge A/C. No leak found?

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 41000 mi US $140	Sway bar linkages replaced, bilaterally

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
Sep 2011 91000 mi	passenger side door has no power. window, lock and mirror not working. disconnected and reconnected battery to clear error. also cleared immobilizer failure error.

Saab 9-3 in Taiwan Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
Jun 2010 62125 mi $1450	Steering and suspension, repair
Jul 2010 63011 mi $13	antenna cover replacement
Aug 2010 64187 mi $60	intake pressure sensor
Dec 2010 66654 mi $70	cd player parts
May 2011 72736 mi $300	brake vaccum pump oil seal replacement preheating oxygen sensor replacement
Jul 2011 74957 mi $175	water temp. regulator coolant coolant reservior
Aug 2011 75956 mi $170	rear right window motor rear oxygen sensor replacement
Sep 2011 78120 mi $7172	check engine light on due to oxygen sensor voltage low check engine light on due to front oxygen sensor reading low voltage check engine light on due to front oxygen sensor reading low voltage. could caused by catalytic converter leak

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Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 92000 mi US $1079	Oil Cooler had a leak and needed to be replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2010
Oct 2008 60000 mi US $1000	Replace secondary air injection pump, check valve, and associated hoses, as pump was ruined because of previously "stuck open" check valve, allowing exhaust gas condensate to enter the pump and freeze during winter months.
Aug 2009 71000 mi US $950	Replace front and rear main seals to correct an engine oil leak.
Jul 2010 81000 mi US $566	Replacement O2 sensor and ECU reflash to latest version. Replacement front coil suspension. I was made aware of this by a letter from Saab NA. I was told the warranty for this part had been extended to 10 years. Coils replaced free of charge as expected.

Saab 9-3 in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 78850 mi US $144	Car did not start. Had it towed to a mechanic, the fuel pump went out. Last April(less than a year and 12000 miles ago) the Saab dealer replaced it but it went out again. I am trying to get my money back from the dealer but they don't want refund. Faulty O-ring between the radiator and transmission. It was leaking coolant so I got it fixed, fortunately did not need to replace the radiator.
Jun 2010 82000 mi US $600	The vehicle was leaking coolant. Waterpump had to be replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Komi Rep., Russia Nov 2007 - Jun 2010
Sep 2007 55800 mi $200	1. Thrust bearing, PartNo 9191181 2. Support bearing, PartNo 24435884
Jun 2008 59520 mi	Replaced in Rear axel: 1. Cross stay upper 2. Cross stay 3. Links for the anti-roll bar 4. Almost bushings
Dec 2008 69440 mi	Driver's window stopped go up & down. Because of frost it freezed and broked the plastic "piece" which is holding the rope...

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2014
May 2009 64000 mi US $550	ABS Bearing on PF wheel went bad. Covered by warranty. Also, leak in A/C caused minor water damage in PF footwell. Covered by owner.
Sep 2009 71000 mi US $100	A/C not working, so it was taken in. Vacuum Pump faulty, replaced. Rear Main Seal leaking. Warranty company would not validate RMS, so I drove the car for 2 weeks til RMS leaked more oil.
Oct 2009 73000 mi US $168	Rear Main Seal continued a slow oil leak, as Dealership foretold. Returned to Dealer, where problem was successfully repaired.
Nov 2009 73000 mi US $400	Neutral Safety Switch, leaving the car thinking it was in 2nd gear (incapable of being in Park, so I left in a level parking lot with the e-brake on). Could not be restarted, as it was in gear. Towed to shop. Repaired.
Mar 2010 78000 mi US $150	Tranny. Had to be replaced. Fitted with factory-rebuilt. Also had a vacuum hose crack during service, which had to be replaced.
Aug 2010 83000 mi US $100	Fuel Sensor and Fuel Sender replaced.
Sep 2010 84000 mi US $550	oil leak in gasket behind timing belt. water leak in cowl drain. cowl and drainage system replaced.
Dec 2011 100000 mi US $1000	Loose front right tie rod was discovered during an end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty. Leaky power steering pump round during end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty.
May 2014 126300 mi US $1200	Water pump replaced.
Sep 2014 127000 mi	Clutch is going. Transmission needs replacing. No cost because I am not repairing it.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 54000 mi	The blower on the heater stopped working so no air was coming out of the vents. My wife was borrowing the car that day and had the worst drive of her life in an unbearably cold car. Dealer installed new blower.

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2009
Jul 2009 90000 mi US $880	O2 sensor. O2 sensor wiring harness compromised, allowing moisture in. Took three repair trips to resolve. Shocks.

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 240000 mi	Car sold - Still ran great engine and transmission-wise! Has oil leak (moderate), trans leak (minor), no other major problems!

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada - Jan 2008
Jan 2008	front strut mount bearings, both sides Airbag system failure

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
Mar 2007 46500 mi	"Gearbox Malfunction - Limited Performance - Contact Saab Dealer" error message displayed on SID. Cleared by dealer.
Apr 2007 48360 mi C $100	Power steering pump replacement.
Apr 2008 62000 mi C $100	6-disc changer replaced.
May 2008 62620 mi	Replaced 6 disc in-dash changer due to constant skipping.
Aug 2008 63860 mi C $600	Replaced the AC fan and amplifier a few weeks before I sold it, it had moisture build-up and had stopped working.

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 36000 mi	Fuel gauge
Apr 2007 37000 mi	fuel pump
Jun 2007 37000 mi	charcoal canister for fuel system

Saab 9-3 in New Mexico, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011 99000 mi US $800	Replacement of alternator assembly.

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2018
Aug 2015 166000 mi US $600	The electronic steering look system was malfunctioning. The repair shop took the ignition control module apart and cleaned all contacts on the circuitry.
Jan 2018 178000 mi US $500	Blower fan was seized. Mechanic replaced blower fan and resitor.
Feb 2018 178000 mi US $400	Left rear tail light circut board was shorting. Tail lights break light and turn signals would work intermintly. Replaced tail light circut board,wiring harness and conector.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014 151800 mi US $235	Tensioner broke, snapping the belt rendering the car inoperable.
May 2014 156000 mi US $500	Alternator went.

Saab 9-3 in Maine, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
Oct 2012 135800 mi	Had to replace rear brake pads and calipers, and turn the front rotors.
Jul 2014 156700 mi US $1400	Soft steering --,dangerous, required major part and pulling motor. Side and brake light; now, two months later, same problem. Air bag warning lights come on, off . Hood and top of cab has paint peeling, fading badly.
Nov 2014 160500 mi US $120	A new (one month old) tire blew out while I was Driving; had to be towed to have it replaced. It later turned out it was because a piece of the rear passenger side broken spring, not identified or repaired until March, pierced it.
Mar 2015 163000 mi US $2500	Bar was replaced, along with three springs. front light again went out -- cost $200!

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Jan 2015 127000 mi US $230	Replace alternator and serpentine belt
Mar 2016 141000 mi US $1100	Replaced entire exhaust system

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2002 - Feb 2008
Dec 2002 2000 mi	Car failed to start. Towed and repaired under warranty.
May 2004 35000 mi	onstar unit failed. Replaced under warranty
Oct 2004 48000 mi	pass door and window inoperative. Replaced under warranty
Mar 2005 60000 mi	pass door and window relay inoperative. Replaced free under Saab "program"
Oct 2006 64500 mi US $1008	Rear crank seal leaking, replaced
Nov 2006 65000 mi US $400	inoperative climate control system. Electronic fault.
Jul 2007 68000 mi US $650	Drivers side front and rear window regulators malfunctioned same week. Motors ok, regulator lifts only replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States May 2007 - Feb 2012
Apr 2007 65000 mi	Replaced solar sensor and the display unit. Covered under extended warranty.
Aug 2007 74000 mi	Driver's seat does not stay up (seat height). Needs to be manually raised each time when getting in the car. A number of parts have been replaced, but the problem still exists.
Sep 2007 76000 mi	Under warranty. Same ongoing problem with the drivers seat. They replaced the frame. Still same problem exists. Front passenger window failed while going down. Made a loud noise and then stopped working. Repaired under warranty.
Oct 2007 76000 mi	Passenger window stopped working.
Jan 2008 82000 mi	Same problem with falling driver seat. Engine light came on. Dealer replaced some kind of vacuum part. Rear windshield rubber molding disintegrating. Replaced.
Jul 2008 84000 mi	Engine light caused by faulty engine "back flow(?)" valve. Replaced under CPO warranty.
Sep 2008 86000 mi	Immobilizer malfunction. Had to replace ignition key module.
Mar 2011 104000 mi US $220	Transmission revving when slowing down. Flushed and replaced fluid.
Feb 2012 110000 mi US $300	Clogged drain resulting in wet interior.

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States - Apr 2011
Mar 2010 US $2400	AC motor replaced, because it was locking up and the belt was slipping as it is connected to the AC motor.
Apr 2010 60000 mi US $200	Coolant leak tube replaced.
May 2010 62000 mi	Coolant leak fixed again.
Mar 2011 75000 mi US $650	Interior A/C Vent Motor Failed
Apr 2011 78000 mi US $500	Replaced oil gasket. Car had a major oil leak underneath, and was drenched in oil that was smoking from under the car.

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 94000 mi	Anti-vibration shaft chain tensioner needs to be replaced. Spring mounts need to be replaced. Auxiliary air pump needs to be replaced.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2004 - Mar 2013
Mar 2004 6200 mi	Gearbox malfunction. Reprogrammed SPS. Covered by warranty.
Nov 2004 12600 mi	Water pump bolts leaking, reseal bolts. Covered by warranty. Onstar unit replaced.
Feb 2005 15300 mi	Door handles replaced under warranty.
Nov 2005 21300 mi	Remote keys replaced under warranty
Jan 2006 23000 mi	Transmission slips between 2nd and 3rd. No problem found.
Mar 2006 23900 mi	Steering wheel lock malfunction.
Apr 2006 25500 mi	Brake booster vacuum recall. Low coolant. Radiator leak on driver side seam. Replaced under warranty. Gearbox malfunction light. Short to ground SLM. Readd SLM under warranty.
Jul 2006 27600 mi	Transmission replaced under warranty
Nov 2006 31000 mi	Performed oil cooler quick coupling reprogramming under warranty
Mar 2007 21300 mi	Battery failure, replaced under warranty.
Apr 2008 43800 mi	Gearbox malfunction. P0826-06 fault code. Readjust SLM. No charge.
Nov 2008 47900 mi US $260	Driver side window regulator replaced.
Jun 2010 63000 mi US $460	Window regulator replaced in front passenger side
Oct 2011 74000 mi US $60	Gearbox malfunction on display. Repair shop said they could not duplicate, probably intermittent problem.

Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2013
Jul 2010 86000 mi	Ignition switch went bad Front upper strut mount broken
Aug 2010 88000 mi US $400	Fixed original strut mount problem
Feb 2011 93000 mi US $750	Steering lock solenoid seized causing the car immobilizer to not allow startup.

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Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Feb 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2006 26000 mi	traction control problem, front end noise, and saab emblems looked to be coming apart
Apr 2006 32000 mi	passenger side seatbelt warning light came on with no one in seat and front end noise from suspension. fixed the seat sensor, and still no fix for the front end noise.
May 2006 34000 mi	fog lamp went out, rear seat release broke, driver side lumbar cable snapped, traction control issue again, and sunroof would close then go back open, staying in the open position. software fix for sunroof, replaced the lamp and fixed the lumbar in seat.
Jul 2006 36000 mi US $556	replaced front rotors and brakes, front end noise continues - no fix, interior knobs peeling, door handles faded, and alarm going off for no reason inside of garage. software for alarm, replace knobs, door handles, and lug nuts
Oct 2006 42500 mi	window framing came apart in door and dent the door skin outward fortunatly the window was stuck up, new clutch assist spring put in and it broke and was squeaking, replaced window frame and spring. scheduled to get body work fixed.
Dec 2006 51000 mi	front end noise still and issue - nothing. replace all control arms and still didn't fix the noise, had gotten really bad and now (jan 6 2007) still there. shift knob came apart and front passenger side door close sensor is bad saying the door is staying
Mar 2007 55000 mi US $350	this car sucks goat balls. I had every light up front out when i took it to the shop. Every drive light the only thing that worked was on fog light i had replace one month ago. I did hire a lawyer and he got me three thosand dollars from saab because this

Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2007 - Nov 2008
Oct 2007 69000 mi US $250	FRONT WHEEL BEARING-UNDER WARRANTY OIL CHANGE, ROTATE TIRES, REPLACE SOME BULBS & AIR FILTERS, REAR BRAKES-GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Nov 2010 117800 mi C $500	While getting winter tires mounted, mechanic noted right rear brake caliper was frozen and had caused excessive wear to rotor. Had to replace both.
Jul 2011 123160 mi C $240	Replaced leaking oil pressure switch. Also had the serpentine drive belt replaced. Car had 199954km at the time.
Sep 2011 125240 mi C $1300	cable for the power driver's side window kinked and the whole regulator had to be replaced. Car suddenly refused to start. Towed to mechanic who after MUCH frustration found numerous intermittent electrical connections under the fuse box. Also found loose starter motor and fixed but that was not the cause of the problem.

Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Mar 2013 88000 mi	Strut bearings and struts replaced.
Jun 2013 89000 mi US $581	Engine and transmission mounts replaced to solve buzzing/rattling and rough engine. Problem not solved.
Jul 2013 89000 mi US $961	The problem ended up being a balance shaft tensioner.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2016
Nov 2010 72000 mi US $150	Steering wheel mounted switch for audio volume control failed. Replacement part was ordered, but not yet installed.

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011 96000 mi US $325	Alternator died; Having mechanic put in but one isn't available from distributor for two weeks! Called Saab dealer and will cost $1100 to repair!! Left headlight went out. It cost me $300 for a new one!! I think they called it a Zion light (Xenon) which is more expensive. This car is costing me an arm and leg to repair. Great car BUT will cost you to fix!! Alternator died; Having mechanic put in but one isn't available from distributor for two weeks! Called Saab dealer and will cost $1100 to repair!! Left headlight went out. It cost me $300 for a new one!! I think they called it a Zion light which is more expensive. This car is costing me an arm and leg to repair. Great car BUT will cost you to fix!!

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015 126000 mi US $450	Engine stall and missfire. Fix was replacement of ignition. Liquid was spilled into it. It would turn off the engine while running or missfire.

Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2018
Dec 2015 105000 mi US $340	replaced SAI pump/or smog pump, and the SAI check valve. Bought both from eEuroparts.com
May 2018 128000 mi US $80	Replaced rusted out flex pipe

Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2011
Mar 2009 78000 mi US $16	Left low beam headlight burned out. Took an hour to get the bulb from a parts store and replace it myself.
May 2010 104000 mi US $750	Fuel pump needed replacement.

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Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 37000 mi	CD Changer jammed while attempting to change from one disk to another. Unable to remove any disks; needed a new disk changer. install cd changer water leak in right rear footwell. Not sure if caused by what appeared to be an improperly installed doorseal or not, dealer tested integrity of door seal & repositioned.

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Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 62000 mi US $1200	After replacing the fuel system module with its sensor and having a subsequent engine stoppage, the dealer reinstalled the ECM software. A week later the car stalled in traffic again and would not restart. Towed to dealer, dealer had to install another After fuel system module replacement, the car stalled on the road, had car towed to the dealership. The reflashed ECM based on diagonistics. Eventually in a later visit the ECM was replaced. Fuel gauge failed to report fuel level. Dealer reported fuel pump and module had to be replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 43000 mi	Oil pump leaking fluid.

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Mar 2013 - Jun 2016
Jul 2013 76500 mi £155	altenator burnt out ignition system failed

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 63240 mi C $1500	Engine sludge & PCV fix from latest TSB. The engine thus needed to drop sump,remove valve cover,secondary oil lines and clean. Replace timing chain and serpentine belt. Email: ultimately replaced engine.
Dec 2008 63240 mi C $360	This was a TSB for PCV valve retrofit to avoid possible sludge build up.
Jan 2009 65100 mi C $560	Water pump replaced.

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2018
Jul 2011 98000 mi US $1000	Car brought in for 90k maintenance, returned twice in two weeks - 1st for pressure hoses for power steering system, then again for failing AC compressor.
Oct 2011 100000 mi US $110	convertible gasket seal is allowing water in via flange (capillary action drawing it inside the window) - water drips down the interior of the window/door when it rains heavily.
Jan 2012 105800 mi US $1140	temp sensor for coolant
Jan 2013 105000 mi	intermittent engine temp sensor failure grinding noise from passenger side mid-engine (around drive belts)
Jun 2017 132000 mi US $3500	Valve seals blew - installed new old stock crate engine

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Saab 9-3 in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - May 2018
Aug 2014 114500 mi US $200	Replaced DIC with proper unit. Red (Trionic 5) on a car that needed a black (Trionic 7). Car ran fine with the red - but the knock sensor on a T5 DIC is far more sensitive subsequently pulling the timing back a bit too much. Replaced ACC fan controller with used unit
Oct 2014 115300 mi	AC compressor/expansion valve/receiver-dryer replacement. Compressor clutch pulley bearing noisy. Update March: Still underway. The replacement compressor wasn't quite correct one, so old one went back on and a short-belt bypass is currently in place.
May 2015 121000 mi US $165	Replaced compressor

Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2018
Sep 2010 95000 mi US $250	Pulley and bearing on alternator failed, serpentine belt destroyed. Alternator replaced, serpentine replaced.
Sep 2011 106000 mi US $200	Alternator replaced
Oct 2011 106300 mi US $100	Replaced oil drain box and hose according to technical service bulletin. Parts purchased online and installed myself. Engine had sludge problem and this fixed it over next two oil changes.
Mar 2016 127000 mi US $185	Flex pipe rusted out (second time in two years) and needed to be replaced. Muffler has small holes, but still consider it serviceable.

Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016 156000 mi US $300	Exhaust system...muffler

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2018
Jun 2011 95000 mi	Plastic piece on driver seat replaced 4 times (varies from $40-$60 each time) -- very cheap plastic. This time collision shop found a way to bolt it down and did not replace it -- so far, so good.
Aug 2011 98000 mi US $1500	replace ac compressor for 2nd time in 2 yrs, now the hose is broken too
Sep 2011 99000 mi	AC hose replaced
Apr 2012 111800 mi US $500	transmission supports giving out
Jul 2012 116000 mi US $333	CV joint or something like that. Need to repair plastic side piece on driver's seat AGAIN - #6 I think.
Oct 2012 121700 mi US $500	Axle and some other part on right front side, hard to get the parts.
Nov 2012 124100 mi US $600	right front axle finally found ordered and replaced
Jan 2013 126200 mi US $80	left front headlight not working on high beams; upon checking it is noted by owner that light is not working at all
Mar 2013 132000 mi US $40	The light was actually fixed this time.
Sep 2013 142000 mi US $200	Alternator needed to be replaced; also battery as alternator had damaged it. 02 sensor, about a week after the alternator
Apr 2014 153000 mi US $950	I had a transmission mount and one motor mount replaced for about $800. Also had an oil leak and had a gasket replaced for approximately $150. I will need the other motor mount replaced for about 300 $ and also brakes for about 500 $ when I return to the States in June.
Mar 2016 184000 mi US $1500	not sure
Jun 2016 187000 mi US $800	compressor third time
Sep 2016 204000 mi US $1000	5th AC Compressor. Are you sure this car has never been recalled for AC Compressor issues? AC just went out again - it is July of 2017, less than one year since work was done.
Sep 2018 219000 mi US $425	I needed the ignition module replaced; also I had a left bright headlight that kept burning out; both were fixed and care is running well (a different shop replaced this part with a defective part)....
Oct 2018 219000 mi	Bringing it back next week for left transmission mount repair and tire rotation - to the new shop in NH, not the shop in Maine

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 55000 mi	repair/replacement of ignition sensor and replace serpentine belt.
Mar 2009 64000 mi US $350	A/C switch went bad also cabin filter replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2015
Apr 2010 57000 mi US $250	speed sensor for abs was bad
Dec 2010 63000 mi US $800	Hole in stainless exhaust flex tube caused by corrosion.
Mar 2013 83000 mi US $1200	A seal was leaking somewhere in the system. Brakes wouldn't hold when first driving car.
Jan 2014 92200 mi	Information center was unreadable. Many bad pixels
May 2014 90200 mi US $100	Information center was unreadable. Replaced unit.
Jun 2015 94000 mi	Stretched timing chain.

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Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 63000 mi US $1200	AC compressor replaced

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2006 - Nov 2014
Apr 2006 34100 mi C $170	New antenna.
Aug 2006 35340 mi C $940	New A/C and muffler repair.
Nov 2006 37200 mi C $92	Strut Mount
Jul 2007 41540 mi C $600	New alternator.
Nov 2007 44640 mi C $100	Coolant temp sensor.
Apr 2008 47120 mi C $300	Crank position sensor.
Jul 2008 48360 mi C $400	Brake caliper. Sway bar link.
Aug 2008 51150 mi C $300	New wheel bearing
Dec 2008 52080 mi C $550	New water pump.
Jul 2009 55800 mi C $600	Scan codes, filters and re-re a/c
Aug 2009 57040 mi C $791	New A/C
Dec 2009 58280 mi C $136	Replace and reseal rear tail light.
Feb 2010 60140 mi C $1800	New stainless steel exhaust, new pads and rotors on all four corners and new ball joint.
Mar 2010 60760 mi C $300	Rear window failure. Stays in down position.
Aug 2010 63860 mi C $500	Front spring and control arm. Change spark plugs.
Mar 2011 67580 mi C $200	Replace parking brake cable
May 2011 68200 mi C $300	Another rear window stayed in down position. Other rear window stayed in down position.
Jun 2011 68820 mi C $900	New alternator
Feb 2012 77680 mi C $150	Washer pump not working. Check valve replaced. Key fob dead.
Nov 2012 88840 mi C $500	Idler pulley, oil pressure switch
Jan 2013 91140 mi C $1200	Need new clutch. Simply wore out.
Feb 2013 92240 mi C $300	Wheel bearing
Feb 2014 104160 mi C $50	Flashing lights would not turn off. Issue with alarm.
Jun 2014 105400 mi C $250	Strut assembly blew threw the body.
Aug 2014 107460 mi C $700	Rear rotors, pads and callipers replaced.
Nov 2014 108500 mi	Wheel bearing needs replacement

Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011 156000 mi US $268	HVAC recirculation flap motor inoperative; replaced.
Mar 2012 167000 mi US $95	Replaced clutch, slave cylinder, axle seals and rear main seal. Replaced leaking valve cover gasket, distributor O ring and retorqued head bolts. Top exterior windshield trim gasket came off.
Dec 2012 176000 mi US $90	Replaced front windshield wiper motor. Cleaned and lubricated noisy HVAC fan motor.
Jan 2013 196300 mi US $130	Oil leak, diagnosed to be a timing chain cover seal leak.
Sep 2013 184000 mi US $300	Crankshaft oil seal leak.
Dec 2013 189000 mi US $470	Replaced/updated failed PCV system, which had begun to create oil leaks and smoke/fume issues.
Mar 2014 191000 mi US $490	Small coolant leak, mostly observed if car sat for more than 1 day. Found to be leaking seals at the junction of heater core and hoses from engine.
Sep 2014 197000 mi US $600	Alternator/charging light came on. Alternator was found to have failed, and was replaced.
Apr 2015 202200 mi	HVAC fan not working, or intermittently. De-crudded the electrical contacts for the fan motor, put on some electrical anti-corrosion compound.
Jan 2016 201800 mi US $42	Passenger side headlight wiper inoperative. Purchased a used motor/headlight wiper assembly and installed.
Mar 2016 211000 mi US $400	Coolant temp gauge reading erratically, sometimes setting of CEL. Coolant temp sensor found to be failing and was replaced. Upon owner request to change/refill gearbox lubricant, dealer noticed one of the seals leaking. The seal was replaced along with the gearbox oil.
Jan 2017 210000 mi US $1400	HVAC blower fan was not working, found to be wiring fault, and wiring connector was replaced. A/C compressor clutch was making noise. A/C compressor replaced, along with drier and expansion valve.

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Nov 2010 100000 mi US $450	Replaced failing crank position sensor

Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2012
Sep 2010 95000 mi US $700	bad bearing in alternator
Oct 2010 97000 mi US $20	Vehicles towed home, replaced crankshaft position sensor, charged battery, erased codes using OBD tool. Replaced 2 rollers in driver door window mechanism after one broke and disabled window operation.
Oct 2011 109700 mi US $30	Replaced coolant temperature sensor after CEL, no reading from temperature gauge.
May 2012 120000 mi US $160	Replaced DIC with a used unit, due to fault codes.
Jul 2012 121700 mi US $720	Replaced both front struts. Also replaced tires (wear items).

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2014
Nov 2010 76000 mi US $200	Right rear shock leaking. Harsh ride in rear. Replace both rear shocks with OEM parts from dealer. Soft/squishy brake pedal, poor stopping distance. Flushed and bled brake system. This improved pedal feel and greatly improved stopping distance.
Feb 2011 77000 mi US $150	Burst coolant hose on the hiway. Towed home. Replaced all major coolant hoses with new OEM units. Found Vacuum lines controlling the turbo system hardened and brittle with age/heat. Replace vacuum lines.
Jan 2012 84000 mi US $1170	Slave cylinder gave out. Slave is internal to the bellhousing requiring removal of the trans. W/ 84K miles, did the clutch disc and pressure plate as well.
Sep 2013 95000 mi US $200	Power steering pressure hose burst. Replaces both pressure hoses as 2nd line was corroded and split open during repair of 1st line.

Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2012
Sep 2011 87000 mi US $1100	Fuel pump failed. New fuel pump was defective, failed aftr a couple of days, and replaced at no further cost.
Oct 2011 88000 mi	With new fuel pump retaining ring didn't fit properly, which made the gas guage not work correctly. Had to use old retaining ring. Five trips in all to get repair done satisfactorily.

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2011 74000 mi	when the oil pan was dropped, a subframe bolt snapped and needed to be drilled and tapped
May 2011 76300 mi US $841	The car developed an intermittent no crank/no start problem. I replaced the starter myself. This was not the problem. I brought it to the dealer again, they diagnosed it as a faulty transmission range sensor.
Dec 2011 85000 mi US $165	Car was shaking slightly in drive/reverse, found that transmission mount was worn
Mar 2012 89000 mi US $50	Tie rods frozen, required replacement for alignment

Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 110000 mi US $500	Sludge build up in engine was cleaned out
Mar 2012 110000 mi	Leaking head gasket turned out to be source of sludge. It wasn't worth it to invest the money in the car so we sold it to a Saab mechanic who is going to fix it himself.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 161000 mi US $200	Worn ball joints, replaced control arm

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2014
May 2008 82000 mi US $800	A/C compressor clutch failure. Replaced A/C compressor.
Aug 2008 85000 mi US $200	Crankcase position sensor replaced.
May 2011 120700 mi US $700	Fuel pump. Pounded on gas tank to get car to start.
Jul 2013 141300 mi US $1700	Alternator went bad... died. had to be replaced. Since
Jan 2014 139200 mi	Rear driver side window broke. Hacked something together for a fix, really requires a new part ($180).

Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
Aug 2010 77000 mi US $300	Driver side rear window fell into the door
Sep 2010 78000 mi US $800	Replaced water pump Broken motor mount
Dec 2010 79000 mi US $300	Drivers window fell off track
Nov 2011 83000 mi US $200	Another burst hose
Dec 2011 84000 mi US $15	top radiator hose exploded

Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2015
Sep 2013 90000 mi US $550	The transmission switch...for starting...had to be replaced
Feb 2015 104000 mi US $1000	New alternator. Oil leaks were repaired. The water pump was replaced.

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2018
Jan 2015 106000 mi US $150	replaced alternator, tensioner pulley, belt
Oct 2016 121000 mi US $50	Leaking oil pressure sensor

Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 184640 mi C $600	bearing of a/c compressor gone radiator plastic side crack rust muffler

Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Feb 2019
Jan 2016 108000 mi US $13	Engine oil pressure switch replacement
Mar 2016 110000 mi US $20	Replaced driver side sway bar end. Rust had caused the bolt holding it in place to fail. The valve cover was leaking causing oil to leak.
Sep 2016 118000 mi US $90	Replaced the Direct Ignition Cassette

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Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 160900 mi US $800	Rear calipers got stuck, needed to be replaced Direct Injection Cassette needed to be replaced

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Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015 78120 mi C $500	replaced water pump and all cooling system hoses

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014	Burst into flames. Suspect ruptured PAS hose spraying hydraulic fluid onto exhaust

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
Dec 2011 43400 mi C $300	Replaced transmission mount.
Jun 2012 45880 mi C $1500	Replaced a/c compressor. Still not working, will check coil next.

Saab 9-3 in Alabama, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 174000 mi US $75	module quit working..found used one and replaced it....Speedo and odometer and cruise are working now.

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Saab 9-3 in Hawaii, United States Jan 2016 - May 2022
Mar 2016 118000 mi	Got the car running with a new ignition cassette, a common failure point.
Jun 2016 119000 mi US $20	Turbo charge pipe blew off on going from WOT to nothing. Replaced throttle body o-ring which was flattened/hardened and a few crumbly vacuum lines for good measure.
Feb 2017 121000 mi US $50	Bushing at inner tie rod wore out and disinegrated, resulting in death-wobble and the destruction of one engine mount as well. Easy, cheap DIY fixes. OIl pressure sensor was leaking, making a terrible mess. Cheap part, troublesome access.
Mar 2021 124000 mi US $50	Heater hose

Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - May 2011
Nov 2010 109000 mi US $900	Fuel pump failed
Mar 2011 112000 mi US $750	Rear window regulator failing, so window was not reliably working.

Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2017
Jan 2016 97000 mi US $150	Car would not start after engine temp reached normal, once engine cool down a bit, you can restart with no issues. Changed out Purge Valve Evap Charcoal Evaporator part #4670477. But did not solve the problem. At normal temp, the car continue to not start, one time it even stalled and would not restart. Changed out Crankshaft Position Sensor, seems to have solved the problem. Will continue to monitor. Ticking sound coming out from center console, further investigation conclude the sound coming from HVAC Auto Temp Sensor. Took auto temp sensor out, cleaned & vac out all the dust & dirt, lubed the propeller inside sensor with WD40.
Feb 2016 97200 mi US $45	Changed out Purge Valve Evap Charcoal Evaporator part #4670477 due to noisy solenoid. In January, changed our original Purge Valve with used unit that didn't solve my starting issue. Changed back to original unit after starting problem.
Apr 2016 98000 mi US $150	The starting problem continued until changing out the crankcase positioning sensor. The part was like $30, labor cost was just over $100

Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2017
Oct 2016 58000 mi US $300	Ignition cassette

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 192000 mi	check engine, oil alert on oil intake screen full of sludge. Previous repair didn't correct problem. HID lights burnt out, driver window out of alignment, battery bad, electric mirrors not working. Still waiting for appointment.

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Feb 2011 - May 2011
May 2011 109000 mi	Major: engine would not start. Sometimes letting it cool down would make a difference. Spent $1,500 in January in failed repair attempt.

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Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2015
Feb 2015 115200 mi	left rear brake caliper needed servicing, needed new rotors as well.
Apr 2015 118000 mi	slight oil leak, replaced valve cover gasket to fix the problem
Jun 2015 121000 mi US $800	transaxle seals leaking front right bearing started to seize. Bearing and assembly replaced.
Aug 2015 122100 mi US $1300	radiator, water pump, heater core

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Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2014
May 2013 160500 mi US $740	Massive oil leak and disintegration of crank pulley
Feb 2014 178900 mi US $125	Blender/vent control and fan switch inoperative. Replaced fan switch due to worn contacts and blown resistor pack. Replaced blender "plunger" to regain control over air flow in cabin.

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Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2015
Oct 2013 158000 mi US $500	Heater core replaced.

Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States May 2014 - Jul 2014
May 2014 161000 mi US $700	Throttle body replaced
Jul 2014 162000 mi	Water pump broke.

Saab 9-3 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Apr 2014 93000 mi US $2885	Oil leak from timing cover onto alternator, alternator had to be replaced. Tie rod ends worn out, left tie rod end dangerously worn and close to detaching, all tie rods replaced. Front struts and rear shocks worn out, new strut insert and shocks installed.

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Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 147000 mi US $350	Replaced fuel pump

Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013 105400 mi US $400	DIC failed

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 166000 mi	Excessive metal shavings found in oil, billowing smoke, rattling during operation = engine failure.

Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Nov 2014 122000 mi C $175	Exhaust muffler changed
Apr 2015 124820 mi C $150	Tie rod ends changed Steering bushings changed Suspension bushing changed Stocked rear calipers Parking brake rebuilt
Jun 2015 125860 mi C $50	starter rebuilt

Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
Dec 2009 170000 mi US $800	Replaced brake master cylinder.
Jan 2010 170000 mi US $2100	Replaced clutch and clutch master/slave cylinders.

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Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 88000 mi US $250	Serpentine belt and tensioner pulley replaced

Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2015
Feb 2012 131000 mi	Air bag next to drivers seat exploded when I started the vehicle.
Mar 2012 132000 mi US $1264	Front end wear. Ripped right boot. Oil change. Flush brake fluid.
May 2012 133000 mi US $2560	Auto needed a valve job
Sep 2012 138000 mi	Vacuum hose developed crack which generated the "check engine" light.
Jul 2013 150800 mi US $957	Check engine light cam one about 75% of the time. Slight leak of coolant/anti freeze Radiator leak
Nov 2013 155000 mi US $150	Hatchback did not stay up. Struts had to be replaced.
May 2014 161000 mi	Check engine light was on. Mechanic could not verify the problem with the diagnostic tools.
Jul 2014 162000 mi	Front right wheel suspension/steering. Costco said it needed a hub or ball joint. Ended up being something else.
Jan 2015 146700 mi US $200	coolant leak
Jul 2015 174000 mi US $750	Failed emission test. "Check engine" light was on.

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Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
May 2015 107300 mi £50	rust on floor near seatbelt mounting.

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Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States May 2018 - Sep 2019
Oct 2018 110000 mi US $300	Replaced upper radiator hose; replaced thermostat.

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Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013 149000 mi US $50	Heater hose from the block to the core burst then replaced. Was able to drive it three miles without overheating.
Feb 2013 149700 mi US $430	Broken climate control unit, replaced with used. Gear shifter linkage tightened and sensor replaced.
Mar 2013 150000 mi US $300	convertible top motor
May 2013 152000 mi US $1600	Hydraulic system for the convertible top shifter cable
Jun 2014 158000 mi US $974	idler arm pulley mount broke which ruined several pulleys and the belt. several hoses and connectors needed replacing
Sep 2014 160000 mi US $80	Theft alarm system battery died. Did not change battery used obd2 tool to change from a beep to the horn.
Nov 2015 165000 mi US $1125	replaced several front end pieces.
Dec 2015 166000 mi US $886	replace fuel pump
Apr 2018 178000 mi US $239	replaced 2 sensors

Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2016
Jul 2013 202000 mi US $90	Output shaft sensor wiring harness failed. 5th bow switch for convertible top failed tensioner pulley tightened causing belt to be thrown off and shredded Direct Ignition Cassette failed
Sep 2014 210000 mi US $75	ABS Module failed and needed to be rebuilt

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Saab 9-3 in Queensland, Australia May 2011 - Sep 2013
Jun 2011 142600 mi	Blowing white smoke out of exhaust, could be blown motor or turbo? Car sitting in garage

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Saab 9-3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Jun 2011 61000 mi US $175	crankshaft position sensor
Jul 2011 62000 mi US $15	halogen headlight out, driver's side
Sep 2012 73000 mi US $300	Oil pressure sender, and it leaked PC Valve failure
Feb 2013 75000 mi US $900	New radiator. R&R access is tough, so labor exceeded parts bill
Jun 2013 78000 mi US $300	Original wood trim cracked and peeling. Replaced with aftermarket product.
Sep 2013 80000 mi US $50	LF headlight bulb burned out again. Replaced both sides
Dec 2013 82000 mi US $70	Air control knobs on dash stripped. Replaced knobs and ordered new control shaft.
Jun 2014 85000 mi US $30	vacuum hoses lost their elasticity and no longer "grabbed" t-connectors, resulting in rough engine performance. Replaced 3 lines & 3 plastic joints.
Aug 2014 85000 mi US $2500	Failed firewall heater hose led to head gasket failure. Had to swap for another engine.
Dec 2014 87000 mi	Diagnosed as master cylinder/booster failure. Ultimately a disconnected brake line (!)
Aug 2015 93000 mi US $650	Water pump leaked
Dec 2015 94000 mi US $350	Neutral safety switch (2nd one) Seat belt retractor on drivers side failed and locked closed. Recall issue on other model years.
Feb 2018 170000 mi US $500	head gasket, oil pan gasket

Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 121000 mi	leaking water pump when sold (already replaced twice!) transmission on the way out A/C compressor has been non-functional for over 2 years

Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2014
Jul 2012 100500 mi US $900	Coil pack replaced, neutral safety switch replaced
Sep 2013 116000 mi US $200	neutral safety switch
Nov 2013 117000 mi US $200	shift cable broke

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Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 110000 mi US $620	Drill out & replace exhaust header bolt, replace antenna mast.

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Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2019
Aug 2016 125000 mi US $700	Routine brake replacement Engine and transmission mounts replaced.
Sep 2016 127000 mi US $900	Tires
Jan 2017 128000 mi US $25	Convertible top leaked. Sprayed roof with marine fabric sealant. No leaks since.
Apr 2017 128000 mi US $400	Direct ignition cassette replaced after repeated engine misfire.
Aug 2019 145000 mi US $400	Clutch replacement Serpentine belt came off. Found the problem to be a wobbly water pump pulley. The power steering pump hose needed attention and was conveniently accessible at time of water pump repair.
Sep 2019 145000 mi US $300	Radiator cracked on drivers side. Car overheated because wife continued to drive it while watching the coolant temp gauge rise. Marriage counseling and radiator replacement needed. Car shut off from overheating.

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Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2015 47000 mi US $75	Dealer troubleshot soft top failure messages coming in on SID during top raising. Hydraulic fluid level normal. No obvious fluid leaks in hydraulic system. Determined that hydraulic pump was getting "weak". New pump $3K. No repair made.

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Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States - Jan 2011
Sep 2009 77683 mi US $750	Water pump failure. Fan belts replacements
Jun 2010 82576 mi US $160	oil leaks in engine. Replace oil pressure sender
Aug 2010 82576 mi US $1115	REPLACE TRANS MOUNT,TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY - Removal & Installation,(Combination) FLYWHEEL - Remove & Replace,OIL PAN GASKET - Remove & Replace
Jan 2011 495 mi US $495	PERFORM ELECTRICAL TESTS/ FUEL PRESSURE TEST. FOUND FUEL PRESSURE IN SYSTEM. FOUND POWER FROM IGN. SWITCH. POWER TO IGNITION CASSETTE BUT FOUND NO POWER TO SPARK PLUGS. REPLACE IGNITION CASSETTE.

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Saab in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012 167200 mi US $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.

Saab in Great Britain Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 117000 mi £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 Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - May 2014
Aug 2013 104600 mi US $5	1 brake seized and car couldn't move. Rather than towing to mechanic, I removed and lubricated caliper slide pins. Problem resolved in <1 hr for the cost of a tube of Sil-Glide.

Saab in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 127000 mi US $220	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 Maine, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 192000 mi US $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 Idaho, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 113000 mi US $700	Both rear window mechanisms broke. Pully system was replaced and riveted back in.

Saab in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 114000 mi US $380	Fuel pump and Crank Position Sensor

Saab in Maine, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
Nov 2013 130000 mi US $60	Parking brake cable was sticking, so it had to be replaced.
Dec 2013 131000 mi	Replaced midpipe because it had rusted through and was leaking.

Saab in Washington, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2015
Apr 2013 158300 mi US $300	Valve cover gasket leak causing oil leak
May 2013 158900 mi US $150	check engine light, replace direct ignition cassette (ignition coils) and spark plugs

Saab in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Dec 2013
Nov 2012 120260 mi C $700	The rear brake caliper broke and needed to be replaced. A ball joint needed to be replaced.
Sep 2013 128960 mi C $400	The muffler rusted out and had to be replaced.
Dec 2013 128960 mi	The exhaust system developed several leaks. The replacement costs were more than the car was worth.

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Saab in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Oct 2010 162000 mi US $300	calipers for rear brakes ordered. not functioning properly
Mar 2011 166000 mi US $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 mi	power steering fluid leaking

Saab in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2013
Mar 2012 258000 mi US $20	Replaced left rear brake caliper and brake line
Feb 2013 275800 mi US $150	Replaced rusted intermediate exhaust pipe

Saab in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
May 2011 120280 mi C $250	Replaced worn outer tie rod ends.
Jul 2011 122760 mi C $300	Replaced worn rear axle bushings for better handling.

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Saab in Alaska, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2014
Apr 2012 106000 mi US $4000	Power steering pump had to be rebuilt.
May 2012 106500 mi US $850	Replaced tie rod ends and strut mounts.

Saab in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2013
May 2010 76000 mi US $200	transmission bracket needed to be replaced
Jun 2011 79000 mi US $1200	Exhaust and muffler replaced. Major tune-up performed. Radio antena replaced/fixed.

Saab in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010 102000 mi US $1500	Brakes needed repair as well as struts, shocks and other items as well

Saab in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018 143000 mi US $900	Transmission mount replaced Water leaking into trunk via right tail light. Replaced right tail light and seals

Saab in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
May 2011 117000 mi US $735	Turbo had to be replaced
Aug 2013 148100 mi US $150	Radiator

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Saab in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 119000 mi US $130	dead fuel pump

Saab in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2010
May 2010 90000 mi US $54	window out of track
Sep 2010 94000 mi	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

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Saab in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 143000 mi US $75	Broken spring

Saab in Ohio, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 85000 mi US $600	replaced air compressor

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Saab in Nevada, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
Aug 2011 108500 mi US $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.
May 2013 121500 mi US $279	A/C compressor pulley bearing noise. Ordered a new compressor from Buyautoparts.com. First they sent wrong compressor then took them 8 days to get me the correct one.
Aug 2013 122700 mi US $29	Pulling to the right. Bad wheel bearing. R&R right front wheel bearing. Pulling when going over lane indicators. R&R tie rod ends
Jan 2014 120500 mi US $52	Erratic idle and intermittent stall at stop. Replaced EVAP purge valve.
Mar 2014 128000 mi	Stumble upon acceleration. DIC was replaced and symptoms have been erradicated.
Jul 2014 129000 mi US $100	CV boots cracked and grease thrown out of boots.

Saab in New York, United States Mar 2011 - May 2011
Apr 2011 80000 mi US $900	Car was not turning over and making awful screeching noise. Ignition/Starter had to be replaced.

Saab in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 120900 mi C $600	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 mi C $800	part of the hydraulic clutch failed (the master cylinder). Part worth 220 $ and to replace it 7 hours labor.
Sep 2010 136400 mi C $260	replaced front ball joints

Saab in Northern Ireland Aug 2009 - Jul 2014
Apr 2011 100000 mi	Direct Ignition Cassette failed - easily replaced, no further problems

Saab in Alabama, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2011
May 2011 80200 mi US $12	Turbo not engaging -tech discovered air pipe not connected, reconnected - $12; also had oil changed, new brake pads and rotors
Nov 2011 84000 mi US $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

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Saab in Connecticut, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2009
Sep 2009 144000 mi	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.

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Saab in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
Aug 2010 112000 mi US $300	Convertible top piston needed to be replaced.

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Saab in Spain Jan 2010 - Dec 2021
Apr 2013 118820 mi	Air conditioning fan did not stop even after engine was turned off. It was necessary to disconect battery to stop it
Nov 2013 121600 mi	An electric element which controls road front lights broke down and had to be changed by a new one. A sort of relay.

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