NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/Supercharger Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,000 miles

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2001 Saab 9-3 engine problems

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2001 Saab 9-3 Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 012005

9-3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2001 Saab 9-3 turbo-charger failed on start-up on Feb. 1, 2005; oil was blown into exhaust system; car was regularly maintained, no prior warning; manufacturer denied coverage because out of 50,000 mile warranty and repair shop done by local shop, not dealer.

- Burt, NY, USA

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