2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“Dt: 5/4/05, car was at dealer5 for regularly maintenance. Dealer reported rear brakes were rusted to the point of not being able to operate. Service manager said that Saab had a history of brakes deteriorating at low miles. Caller complained about Saab, dealer could not offer any help. No previous problem with vehicle, which was is regularly serviced, and records were available.”
NHTSA complaint #10120254, filed 2005-05, 40,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 11% |
| 2001 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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