2001 SAAB 9-3 review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine seized. Driving 65 mph in the left lane on the highway. Had to maneuver through traffic to the shoulder. No warning.
Contacted Saab NA. They said the car must be diagnosed by a Saab dealer.
Paid $250.00 for tow to the dealer.
Dealer diagnosed sludge in the engine.
Service records from prior owner are impeccable.
Not a single oil change was missed!
Saab denies claim!!
They said the oil light must have been on for some time.
The oil light never went on until the car was on the shoulder!!
Previous oil change was 2600 miles prior to failure.
The thought of an engine seizing at 65 mph still gives me nightmares.
General comments?
Dangerous.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 59300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61600 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9-3 |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2008 |