Will not shift into first, fifth, or reverse. Key cannot be removed since it will not shift into reverse. Saab has refused to pay for repair.

- Katonah, NY, USA

This car has been nothing but a nightmare. It has required three tows from June 2001 to February 2002. The most expensive failure occurred the day after I had taken the car to a local dealer for a routine oil change (international motors, falls church, va), and the transmission and clutch failed because there was a transmission fluid leak that was not caught by their mechanics. I have contacted Saab corporate by letter in December 2001 about my multiple problems with this car. Their response by telephone was that there was nothing that they could do.

- Washington, DC, USA

Saab cars usa refuses to pay for a manufacturer defect. I have had the clutch plate examined by specialists and they all think this is an obvious manufacturer defect. Most experts have never seen a clutch plate split in half like this. The debris from the clutch disintegrating blew into the transmission housing causing a hole. The extended warranty company refuses to pay for the transmission because it was caused by the clutch exploding. I sent photos to Saab and three separate letters requesting they fix this problem to no avail. I have all the documentation to support these facts.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Reoccuring gear shifting problems causing shifter bushings and motor mount housing to be worn.

- East Hartf, CT, USA

Car making unusual vibrating noise while clutching. Orignal transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one but the problem continued.

- Claremont, CA, USA