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1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible Seat belts Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
19%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 1999 Saab 9-3 CONVERTIBLE. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/29/14”

NHTSA complaint #10638470, filed 2014-09, 100,000 miles

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200114%
2000217%
1999319%

Other parts of the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible

Air bags
4 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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