Saab 9-3 Convertible years to avoid
No model year of the Saab 9-3 Convertible stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Saab 9-3 Convertible years
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Saab 9-3 Convertible complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Saab 9-3 Convertible problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical16
- Airbags10
- Fuel system8
- Seat belts6
- Engine6
- Transmission5
- Wheels3
- Tires3
- Brakes3
- Body3
- Lights2
- Visibility1
Saab 9-3 Convertible problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 89 | 9 | Airbags | 40,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 75 | 24 | Electrical | 74,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 12 | Airbags | 95,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 16 | Airbags | 76,354 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Saab 9-3 Convertible
What years of the Saab 9-3 Convertible should you avoid?
No single model year of the Saab 9-3 Convertible has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Saab 9-3 Convertible?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Saab 9-3 Convertible?
Electrical, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (10) and fuel system (8).
How many recalls does the Saab 9-3 Convertible have?
2 recalls between 1999 and 2002. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1.
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