2007 Saab 9-3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Saab 9-3, 8% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“2007-Saab 9-3 aero v-6 engine. On 7-4-09 and 7-6-09 started car and backed out of garage and had no brakes. Used e-brake to prevent car from going into street. Brakes seemed to work fine after that. However, based on past complaints that I have seen on this web site I feel that it is time to address this issue before someone gets injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10275821, filed 2009-07, 51,000 miles“Sudden loss of braking power immediately after I start the car. At low speed, I had to engage the emergency brake and transmission to stop the car. Brake pedal was depressed to the floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10305410, filed 2010-02, 25,000 miles“The brakes on my 2007 Saab 9-3 aero sport combi failed while I was driving. In the first incident I was backing out of my driveway and attempted to apply the brake only to have no brake pressure at all. With the pedal pushed all the way to the floor the car failed to stop and I was forced to use the emergency brake and put the transmission in park to stop the vehicle. The dealership claimed the issue was a faulty brake booster check valve and repaired that part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198567, filed 2007-08, 7,500 miles“My brakes fail to work after starting my car but on feb 23rd. I was accelerating on the highway and my car continued to accelerate after I took my foot off the gas. I tried to brake and the pedal was extremely hard to press on. The car was able to slow down a bit but once I took foot off brake pedal the car would speed up again. I took my car in for service on the 24th of feb. And was told that they could not duplicate the problem and maybe my floor mat caused the problem. My car continues to have trouble braking.”
NHTSA complaint #10260682, filed 2009-03, 25,380 miles“I own several Saab 9-3s and on numerous occasions this vehicle, as well as another, both with the 6 cylinder, experience instances in which the brake pedal is extremely difficult to depress resulting in problems slowing or stopping the vehicle. The condition occurs primarily when the engine is cold or after you have accelerated and then are required to stop such as in high traffic congestion.”
NHTSA complaint #10532104, filed 2013-07, 49,538 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10041585Sep 7, 2011Saab: using by replacing check valve, vacuum pipe can be serviced.
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 2007 Saab 9-3
65 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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.
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