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2004 Saab 9-3 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 207 total for the year
Median mileage
112,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Saab 9-3, 2% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 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.

“Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Saab 9-3 convertible. The contact was inquiring about a recall NHTSA campaign number: 10v043000 (seat belts) and stated that the VIN was not included. The contact also mentioned that he's experienced the problem that was listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 112,000. Jr”

NHTSA complaint #10554668, filed 2013-12, 112,000 miles

“I drive on I 80 nyc to williamsport, pa during week days and there is no travel I would record without an incident involving high speeding trucks (especially from out of ny state) which endangered my life in many occasions. I am compelled to report this type of speed anomaly since last time when driving west on i80, on the left lane passing another truck at 68 MPH, when a trailer-truck from out of state tailgated me so close he almost touched me while trying to force me to over-speed-peed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10441651, filed 2011-12

“I drive on I 80 nyc to williamsport, pa during week days and there no travel I would record without an incident involving high speeding trucks (especially from out of ny state) which endangered my life in many occasions. I am compelled to report this type of speed anomaly since last time when driving west on i80, on the left lane passing another truck at 68 MPH, when a trailer-truck from out of state tailgated me so close he almost touched me while trying to force me to overspeed. Scared to death I continuously blew the horn which rather had him continue closing-in to the point of contact. …”

NHTSA complaint #10441648, filed 2011-12

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201113%
200842%
200632%
200511%
200442%
200331%
200238%
200112%
200012%
199912%

Other parts of the 2004 Saab 9-3

Seat belts
79 complaints
Suspension
52 complaints
Air bags
20 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Saab 9-3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology