2004 Saab 9-3 Air bags Problems

“On july 25 2008, my daughter was driving my 2004 Saab 9-3 sport sedan. She went off the road, side swiping 2 trees before slamming into a drainage pipe/embankment. The left side curtain airbags were the only ones that deployed. The car is a total loss with extensive front-end damage. If not for her wearing her seat belt, I would likely be making funeral arrangements. This is the second front-end collision with this vehicle without the airbags deploying. I questioned Saab in 2004 about the first incident which their reply was that the car performed as it was designed. …”

“Airbags deployed with no accident and no impact roll bars deployed with no accident and no impact/convertible top was not down. Barnd new Saab 9.3 car towed to dealer/corporate has been contacted by owner of car/no response from carporate for one week. Car still at dealer with no answers or reasons for deployment of airbags and rollbars. Police towed vehicle/no report/no accident”

“Owner was driving at approximately 65 MPH the check engine light came on and the vehicle stalled. Vehicle b rear ended owner's vehicle while being driven at 70 MPH. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to deploy. Owner sustained injuries, was taken to the emergency room and released.”

“Saab 9-3 rear ended a dodge sprinter van at ~5mph and passenger ab deployed. Passenger seat was completely empty. Vehicle normally displays seat belt warning when seat has a heavy bag (or passenger) in it and warning was not displayed. Only exterior damage was to front fascia. No damage to hood or either quarter panel. Accident occurred at a 3 way intersection with a yield sign. Vehicle in front of Saab started to proceed and then abruptly stopped. Driver of the Saab was looking behind them to insure traffic was clear, looked up to notice vehicle in front had stopped, and slammed on brakes. …”

“Takata inflators: I recently received my safety recall notice for the driver airbag defect in my 2004 Saab 9-3. I understand the circumstances and that the repair parts for this defect are currently not available. I also understand the severe implications to this defect in case of an accident. I have talked to my certified service center and they suggested I reach out to you because I would like you to issue me a written approval to authorize them to disconnect the air bag to remove the risks. …”