2006 Saab 9-3 Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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Saab 9-3 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Saab 9-3 | 38 9-3s, 8.7 months of data per 9-3, average 77500 miles55 |
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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | Battery and cables replaced. |
| Dec | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | Antenna cracking. |
| Jun | 2010 | 49000 | 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. |
| Aug | 2011 | 63700 | 310 | AC stopped working--- no parts replaced, just computer reset. Unfortunately troubleshooting took a long time hence the expensive repair. |
| Jan | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | When I tried to put the passenger window up, it would sometimes automatically go back down. Bad sensor. |
| May | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | The driver window wouldn't go all the way up. The door's electronics need to be rebooted. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Malfunctioning passenger airbag sensor. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 40000 | 150 | Windshield wiper motor regulator and adjustment of lights. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | 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 ... |
| Jun | 2011 | 72000 | 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 | 94000 | 504 | Blower motor for circulating air inside the vehicle developed chirping noise, needed to be replaced due to incipient failure. |
| May | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 74000 | 183 | Front tilt on drivers power seat stopped working. Replaced tilt motor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | Driver's power window pinch protection was causing the window to go back down at the top when the express-up feature was used. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Northern Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Alternator failed, successfully replaced at dealer. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Kuwait | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 53320 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 75020 | 600 | A/C not cooling, one vent gives cold air, all the rest give hot air |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | factory security system was not working and was replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | 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. |
| Aug | 2011 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 11000 | 0 | reprogramed pinch control on front diver side window |
| Jul | 2010 | 67000 | 720 | Replaced a/c fan speed controller |
| Sep | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | Replaced a/c fan speed controller |
| Jan | 2011 | 73000 | 0 | One touch did not work. Reprogrammed window module |
| Mar | 2011 | 75000 | 0 | Car would not start; positive switch replaced. Battery also replaced cost pro-rated |
| Jun | 2012 | 94000 | 0 | a/c needs to be replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 94700 | 0 | 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 |
| Dec | 2012 | 99000 | 304 | replaced one Xenon head lamp bulb |
| May | 2013 | 103000 | 420 | Positive cable shut off switch. There is a question about warranty liability. |
| Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 47000 | 14000 | compressor for AC unit failed and needed to be replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Passenger window clicking while going up. Window regulator found faulty and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Brake light blown. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 85000 | 98 | Driver's side headlight bulb burned out. Total cost for replacement was $98, and took 5 minutes to replace. |
| Jul | 2012 | 91300 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 66000 | 158 | Driver's window had to be reprogrammed to stop returning to half way after being given a rollup command |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | Window sensor replaced | |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | 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. |
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | One headlamp bulb replaced but it's still under warranty, took about 15 min. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 68000 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 58000 | 1110 | Replaced failed A/C compressor. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | 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). |
| Feb | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Drivers door window would not close fully (stayed open about 1/4"). |
| Jun | 2010 | 39000 | 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. |
| Oct | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | 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 too). "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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | 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 | 10 | Replaced driver's side headlight. Took about 5 minutes to change. |
| Dec | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Dealer replaced worn-out keyfob and also replaced battery under factory warranty. |
| Apr | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 69000 | 30 | Windshield wiper motor needed replacing |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | battery flat on delivery - replaced | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | wiring issue on engine - repaired on warranty | |
| Mar | 2011 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Electrical system problem. Radio and other controls wouldn't turn off. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | 300 | Blower Motor |
2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Reprogrammed auto-up windows so they would close appropriately. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Anti pinch feature not working properly on Pass. front window. A/C did not get cold. |
| Jan | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | AC compressor making unusual noise. Anti-pinch on passenger window malfunctioning. |
| Feb | 2009 | 41000 | 0 | Replaced AC Compressor. Replaced passenger window module. |
| Sep | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Passenger window anti-pinch mal-function. |
| Jun | 2010 | 59000 | 150 | Electric mirror switch was found faulty and replaced |
| Nov | 2011 | 86000 | 15 | In Dash CD changer would not play CDs. "disk error." R&R CD spindle motor. |
| May | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005.5 Saab 9-3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab 9-3 in Germany | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 25420 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 39060 | 0 | in-dash cd-changer sometimes not working |
| May | 2008 | 46500 | 0 | Pinch protection fault re-set. |
| Jun | 2008 | 46500 | 0 | Finally managed to replace in-dash CD-changer which was ordered earlier. Fully paid by manufacturer. |
| Sep | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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