Brake Light Failure light appears although brake lights are working. This has been a problem since one week after buying the car, has been attended to twice, and still remains a problem 18 months later.
Interior is very plastic-like and has worn badly.
The steering on this car has been the biggest issue. It has a mind of its own and lurches all over the road when driving on even the slightest uneven surfaces.
When stopping at traffic lights, the car veers so much to either the left or right, I'm afraid I'll drive it into the ditch if I'm not tightly clutching the steering wheel with both hands. I have had this looked at three times and have been told repeatedly that it's due to the "sport suspension" and low profile tires.
What you need is something called the "Viggen rescue kit" from Abbot Racing.
http://www.abbottracing.com/2003/tuning/9-3/chassis/9-3_vrk.htm.
It will dramatically change the handling characteristics of the vehicle for the better, and corrects the torque steer issue you are experiencing.
Changing the tyres makes a profound difference. I changed from the Pirellis to Michelins and the car has been transformed.
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