2005 Saab 9-3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Saab 9-3, 5% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a 2005 Saab 9-3, 2.0 liter turbo engine. My daughter owns the same car, but a 2004 model. The ABS control unit with esp had to be replaced on both vehicles; in my vehicle at 73,000 miles and her car at 121,000 miles. Was there a recall on this part?”
NHTSA complaint #10315051, filed 2010-03, 73,000 miles“2005 Saab 9-3 arc convertible. Brake issues. Spongy brakes, pedal goes almost to floor. Dealer replaced hydraulic unit & master cylinder - problem still exists. Reported to Saab customer service - no response.”
NHTSA complaint #10356286, filed 2010-09, 47,000 miles“The rear brake pads on the Saab 9-3 sedans wear prematurely, possibly resulting in rear break failures with as few as 20-28k miles on the car, while the front brakes are completely normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10213467, filed 2008-01, 28,000 miles“The contact stated a recall letter was received on 3-24-06. The dealership informed the contact the parts were not available. The dealership was contacted on 3-29-06 and informed the contact the parts were still not available and to call back next week. There is an NHTSA recall, #05v236000 on the vehicle regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and and fittings. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10153972, filed 2006-03, 6,500 milesRelated recalls
- 05V236000May 19, 2005Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to…Covers: Saab 9-3 2003–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10019241Dec 1, 2007Abs, red brake ,svc and 4wd light on hvac blower inoperative. *ak updated 1/30/08.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 8% |
| 2006 | 31 | 17% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Saab 9-3
29 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Saab 9-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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