1999 SAAB 9-3 SE review from North America
"Stay away from Saab"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Our Saab just suffered catastrophic engine failure while on a trip. The first thing I checked when we pulled off the road was the oil, which showed full on the dip stick and appeared to be normal - not too dirty.
After having the car towed in to a Saab repair place, I was informed that the engine needed to be replaced because of an oil issue. After checking on line I was shocked and dismayed to find that these Saab's have a known oil pump design flaw and are prone to engine failure.
The car has around 70,000 miles, we are the original owners and have maintained the car since day one.
We have added our name to the class action suit listed in this forum.
This is our second Saab and will be our last.
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| Good car |
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| Love Hate Relationship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2007 |