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Saab 9-3 Most Common Problems (All Years)

48
ignition coil pack
42
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
39
coil spring
26
bulb: headlight
24
brake caliper
23
strut (suspension)
22
fuel pump
18
radiator hose / engine coolant pipe
18
windshield washer nozzle / jet / sprayer
16
wheel bearing / hub
15
blower motor / HVAC interior fan
15
damper / shock absorber
15
fuel level sending unit / sensor
15
strut bearing, mount, or brace
15
tie-rod / tie-rod end
15
water pump
12
A/C compressor
12
power steering pump
11
A/C recharge (no parts replaced)
11
alternator
 
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Chart is based on 785 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.