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2008 Saab 9-3 Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 184 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Saab 9-3, 1% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.

“No start/cold climate for 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0t. Towed to Saab dealership after cold no start yesterday 01/07/2014. Saab technician diagnosis(01/08/2014): intake/inlet valves worn causing low engine compression, hence; failed start attempts. Engine compression and leak down tests performed to pinpoint exact problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10559042, filed 2014-01, 75,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200721%
200621%
200511%
200431%
200394%
200225%
200024%
199923%

Other parts of the 2008 Saab 9-3

Air bags
71 complaints
Engine
66 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Brakes
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 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