NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated Pulleys Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,000 miles

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2001 Saab 9-5 engine problems

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2001 Saab 9-5 Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 212006

9-5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles

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

: the contact stated while driving various speeds in heavy traffic, the engine stalled without warning. There was a loss of all vehicle power, and the engine would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. After the replacement of the serpentine belt, the problem persisted. The vehicle was again inspected by a dealer who determined the throttle body casing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified.

- Lake Grove, NY, USA

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