Saab 9-3 engine problems by year
116 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 10 9-3 model years. The most reported year is 2008 with 66 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-3 | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2010 9-3 | 2 | 7% | — | |
| 2009 9-3 | 12 | 28% | 77,000 mi | |
| 2008 9-3 | 66 | 36% | 89,000 mi | |
| 2007 9-3 | 18 | 12% | 84,500 mi | |
| 2006 9-3 | 5 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 9-3 | 3 | 1% | — | |
| 2003 9-3 | 7 | 3% | — | |
| 2002 9-3 | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2001 9-3 | 1 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.