2008 Saab 9-3 Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Saab 9-3 Transmission and Drivetrain problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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Saab 9-3
2008 Saab 9-3s for which no Transmission and Drivetrain 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 Transmission problem frequency.
For 2008 Saab 9-3 Transmission problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Saab 9-3 Transmission and Drivetrain problems and repair histories that follow it.
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 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Replaced seal at rear of transfer case. Leaking oil onto downpipe causing burning oil smell. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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 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. | |
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