2008 Saab 9-3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 71about this part
- Share
- 39%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 71 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Saab 9-3, 39% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall: I recently purchased this car; I noted that this vehicle is part of the driver ab recall but can find no information on when the ab will be available for replacement. Can your provide any more information about timing and availability? I do not feel the vehicle is safe to drive after viewing how the inflator can respond. By the way, this vehicle spent time in fl and va area's so would be suspect. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10864133, filed 2016-05, 44,000 miles“Takata recall 7 months and counting no response, no repair. How much longer and will I have to wait again for the passenger side repair? Will I have to drive my Saab to florida like I had to do with my ford to get it fixed?”
NHTSA complaint #10914024, filed 2016-10, 10,000 miles“Takata recall. Received notice in march 2016 that parts were not available to fix, and to date have still received no notification of how to get this corrected. Also, received notice of safety belt recall but again no notification of where and when parts would be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10946947, filed 2017-01, 40,213 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Saab 9-3. While driving at any speed the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact received a recall notice for the air bag and took the vehicle to a dealer where the air bag was replaced. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The failure recurred, but the dealer stated that the air bag indicator was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10984642, filed 2017-05, 41,000 miles“Hello, I know the Takata airbag has to be replaced on my car. However now I do live abroad, in Gothenburg Sweden in Europe. How do I get the replacement done? Should I go to GM here in Europe? Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11703471, filed 2025-12Related recalls
- 16V063000Feb 3, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5…Covers: Saab 9-3 2006–2011, 9-5 2006–2009, Saturn Astra 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10180298Aug 14, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10171886Jan 27, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10169308Nov 8, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10154541Feb 13, 2019This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10155100Nov 29, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045…
- 10137534Apr 30, 2018This informational bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815…
- 10032868Jun 11, 2009Saab: sir light on and b009200, b009205, or b009205 stored-keywords. Technician may find a b0092xx stored in acm/sd (airbag control module). It is intermittent in nature…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25 | 83% |
| 2010 | 22 | 73% |
| 2009 | 17 | 40% |
| 2008 | 71 | 39% |
| 2007 | 65 | 42% |
| 2006 | 87 | 49% |
| 2005 | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 | 20 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 | 10 | 20% |
| 1999 | 17 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2008 Saab 9-3
66 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saab 9-3
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology