2006 Saab 9-3 Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Saab 9-3s for which no Engine problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 Saab 9-3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Engine problem frequency.
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Saab 9-3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Saab 9-3 | 41 9-3s, 8.7 months of data per 9-3, average 74300 miles54 |
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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | There was a leak in the heater core. The dealership ordered in a new one and replaced it. |
| May | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | 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. |
| Oct | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | 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 | |
| Jan | 2012 | 69300 | 220 | Ingniter on one of the spark plugs required maintenance |
| Jan | 2013 | 80000 | 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 | |
| Sep | 2011 | 54000 | 0 | Coolant expansion tank cap replaced. |
| 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 Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 47000 | 0 | Slow coolant leak that required refill ~every month. Problem diagnosed as leaking banjo fitting, part ordered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 53300 | 0 | 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 | 240 | Bad coil pack caused engine to misfire. Coil pack replaced. |
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 | |
| Jun | 2010 | 57040 | 0 | Check engine light came on, dealer said there is a problem in fuel pump, fuel pressure is low. |
| Sep | 2010 | 58280 | 0 | coolant tank |
| Mar | 2011 | 62000 | 600 | radiator cap leaks from time to time |
| Jul | 2012 | 75020 | 0 | Smell of coolant appear after shutting the engine, |
| Aug | 2012 | 75020 | 0 | engine take long time to start after refulling, fuel pump pressure is weak. |
| Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Once again, small coolant leak noticed. Given some B.S. explanation that it was normal. Topped off coolant. |
| Nov | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Coolant still leaking. Decided to replace the coolant tank and cap. |
| Dec | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Rough idle continues. Dealer still cannot duplicate. Opened TAC case with GM. |
| Apr | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | New coolant reservoir. Also new spark plugs. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 46000 | 60 | New starter, new flywheel. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | replaced cracked coolant reservoir bottle |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | coolant expansion bottle was leaking when coolant expanded, dealer replaced expansion bottle |
| Jun | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | coolant expansion bottle was leaking when coolant expanded, dealer replaced expansion bottle. Successful repair. |
| Jun | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | radiator coolant expansion bottle cracked and leaking, repeat problem |
| 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 | |
| Jan | 2013 | 68000 | 70 | Hard start condition after fuel fill threw CEL. Replaced EVAP fuel purge valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Replaced expansion tank - second time. |
| Jun | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Coolant tank replaced (third time). |
| Sep | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Coolant tank replaced (fourth time). |
| Sep | 2010 | 70000 | 0 | ECM ordered. ECM installed, didn't fix problem. Ignition coils, vacuum line and spark plugs replaced - no cost under certified warranty. |
| Jan | 2011 | 73000 | 0 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor |
| Feb | 2012 | 89500 | 0 | Replace fuel pump |
| Jul | 2012 | 94700 | 0 | Coolant leak - replaced coolant tank |
| Jan | 2013 | 100000 | 140 | CEL came on - code ME9 P0089-00. Checked fuel pressure regulator - no problem |
| Feb | 2013 | 100500 | 332 | replace canister purge valve |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
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 |
| Mar | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 72500 | 20 | passenger window would not go all the way up. Random stops. Dealer reprogrammed safety stopping points |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 81000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 23560 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 32860 | 200 | Mass Airflow sensor cleaned |
| Mar | 2013 | 52700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Saab directed the dealer to replace the shortblock to resolve the coolant loss issue. |
| Apr | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Denmark | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 114080 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 118420 | 0 | Service: Changed oil, filter and sparkplugs. |
| Oct | 2012 | 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 |
| Aug | 2009 | 300 | egr valve faulty - replaced | |
| Aug | 2010 | 500 | inlet manifold replaced - known issue but still had to pay - replaced | |
| Mar | 2011 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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 | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced expansion tank and coolant. |
| Jun | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | vacuum hose replaced |
| Sep | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Low coolant light appeared. Coolant tank replaced. Key became hard to remove from ignition. Ignition switch replaced. |
| 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 | |
| Jun | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Faulty ignition coil. Ordered and installed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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