Saab 9-3 engine and engine cooling problems by year
103 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 11 9-3 model years. The most reported year is 2003 with 32 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 9-3 | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2008 9-3 | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2007 9-3 | 6 | 4% | — | |
| 2006 9-3 | 11 | 6% | 30,000 mi | |
| 2005 9-3 | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 2004 9-3 | 9 | 4% | — | |
| 2003 9-3 | 32 | 15% | 10,000 mi | |
| 2002 9-3 | 6 | 16% | — | |
| 2001 9-3 | 14 | 24% | 74,500 mi | |
| 2000 9-3 | 13 | 26% | 95,890 mi | |
| 1999 9-3 | 5 | 8% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.