2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Engine blew do to excessive carbon build up, Saab has been aware of this problem since 1999 and offered a extended warranty to original buyers till 8 years and unlimited mileage. To fix, engine has to be replaced. Car only has 100,000 miles. The oil portholes that squirt into the pistons are clogged burning out the cylinders. To fix the concern $4-5,000, if we can use the engine that came with the car, used engines are going for $2-3000 and you cannot buy a new or rebuilt one.”
NHTSA complaint #10258846, filed 2009-02, 100,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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