The 2nd generation 9-3 (2003—2011) has 24 owner complaints, mostly about engine problems. Overall it ranks dead last in reliability out of 9 eligible Saab generations.
Reliability rankings are based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average score for a Saab generation is 0.51, while this generation comes in at 1.2.
Parts supplier, Takata, manufactured defective, shrapnel-hurling airbag inflators that need to be recalled. The issue affects 34 million+ vehicles spread out across 24 brands, making it one of the largest (and most dangerous) recalls in aut…
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 9 eligible generations.
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