Saab 9-3 suspension problems by year
173 NHTSA owner complaints name the suspension across 11 9-3 model years. The most reported year is 2004 with 52 reports.
| Year | Suspension reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 9-3 | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 9-3 | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2008 9-3 | 10 | 5% | 61,250 mi | |
| 2007 9-3 | 24 | 15% | 69,500 mi | |
| 2006 9-3 | 7 | 4% | — | |
| 2005 9-3 | 29 | 31% | 64,000 mi | |
| 2004 9-3 | 52 | 25% | 64,500 mi | |
| 2003 9-3 | 42 | 20% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2002 9-3 | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2001 9-3 | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 1999 9-3 | 5 | 8% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the suspension. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.