2008 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
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Saab 9-3
2008 Saab 9-3s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Saab 9-3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Saab 9-3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Saab 9-3 | 32 9-3s, 8.4 months of data per 9-3, average 43000 miles31 |
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2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 70680 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 72280 | 0 | Weak battery. Replaced with a new one. |
| Dec | 2012 | 73780 | 0 | Door module failure. Driver side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Shift between 1st and 2nd not smooth when engine/weather cold. Car has 6spd manal transmission. |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Housing for glovebox light melted by HVAC system |
| Dec | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Faulty third brake light. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Sunroof stop operating, it was a software issue with car computer; re-programed and fixed with that. |
| Mar | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Brake light malfunction |
| Jul | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | 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 | 21700 | 0 | 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 | 400 | Motor and belt for rear window driver side died and window would not come up. Replaced entire mechanism. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 72540 | 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. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Sun roof stopped working. Motor & control unit had to be replaced - all under warranty. Repair was successful. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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