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2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
108,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Was hit from behind at approximately 60mph. I was knocked unconscious. Vehicle continued on at hit head first into concrete wall in excess of 40 MPH. Air bag did not deploy. I was taken to hospital and suffered broken collarbone.”

NHTSA complaint #10245771, filed 2008-10, 108,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002222%
200114%
2000325%
1999425%

Other parts of the 2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible

Electrical system
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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