The contact owns a 2002 Saab 9-3. the contact stated the check engine light illuminated as he was taking the vehicle for emissions testing. The vehicle was rejected due to the codes that showed on the emission test. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised that the idm code, which is the ignition discharge module, caused the vehicle to stall, over heat and for the check engine light to illuminate. The dealer was contacted who informed him to bring the vehicle in because it was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05V399000 (electrical system: Ignition: Module). He then took the vehicle to the dealer where they later informed him that the vehicle was not included in the recall and he would have to pay $700 for the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the vehicle was not part of the recall and he would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was mileage 106,871.

- Gratz , PA, USA

Saab 2000 9-3 turbo continued to be plagued with no start problems (recalled item repaired by Saab dealership. Oil sludge as a result of problems related to recall caused engine/turbo to fail at 94,000 on interstate highway. Car has been towed to mechanic. Service at dealership is documented and should have prevented this type of engine. Turbo failure.

- Wauwatosa , WI, USA

The car has had problems starting for many years and I have taken it to various Saab service centers without much luck. It has gotten progressively worse over the years. There was a recall on this model and year issued on the part when I brought it in when the recall was issued they said that my di cassette was not part of the recall. I have just had to pay and replace this part and I fear that this damaged part has compromised other parts of the car.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Saab 9-3. the ignition module was replaced in the contact's vehicle. Two months later, he received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 05V399000 (electrical system:ignition:module) and he immediately called the dealer. The dealer would not repair the vehicle because a new ignition module was already installed. Days later, while driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost complete power and was able to be restarted after several attempts. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and a mechanic stated that the catalytic converter was clogged due to ignition module failure. The contact called the manufacturer, but has not received a response. The failure and current mileages were 64,000.

- Walworth, NY, USA

2000 9-3 had the ignition module recall done a few years ago. While driving at 45 mph the motor stopped. Lost all electrical power. Car would not restart. The repair shop replaced the catalytic because it was plugged. They said it could be caused by the ignition module.

- Walworth, NY, USA

Was driving down the gsp during the evening rush hour (5pm or so) in the left lane on the express side. Pickup truck approximately 4 ft off my rear bumper(NJ you know). Heavy rain. My 2000 Saab 9-3 viggen just shut off.no warning. No power to get to appropriate shoulder so I had to drive the car off the left hand side of the road into the mud. After being towed to dealer I got the car back the next day. Di cassette failure was the diagnosis.come to find out, this is a known problem with the Saab di cassettes. One day later, car back in shop for 4 days. Dealer needed to replace catalytic convertor due to no engine power. Catalytic convertor failure a direct result of di failure. I am reporting this because had this happened while I was getting on the highway it could have been a big problem. It happens to some little old lady, it's definitely a problem at speed. With the advanced on board diagnostics and information displays, there is no way this should happen.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

I was casually driving with my daughter and the car suddenly shutoff in the middle of traffic. I tried to restart the vehicle; however, it did not restart. Fortunately, I had enough momentum to carry me towards the curb. But I had to cut across a lane to make it to the curb. When I spoke with the dealer the next day, they knew immediately what the problem was - failed ignition cassette. The dealer said this is a constant problem with Saab and there is no warning before failure. I find this odd considering the car has a service information display. Fortunately the car was still under warranty so it was repaired and returned by the dealer in 2 days. But at 42,000 miles, I find it scary as I have no idea when the next time it will fail - in another 40,000? had this been a time when I was on the expressway, which I frequently travel, this sudden shut-down could have caused fatal consequences for myself, my family, and/or surrounding motorists.

- Euclid, OH, USA

While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed.

- Garden City, NY, USA

Failed direct ignition cassette leaves motorist stranded. There have been complaints that the engine will stop with no warning - even at high speeds of travel.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

My 2000 Saab 9-3 stalled while driving on the highway...the dealer repaced the direct ignition module and car was okay.

- Newton, MA, USA