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US recalls (2)
Seat belts: front, retractor
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum
CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REDESIGNED CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2014-06-12 · campaign 2014-228 · 961 vehicles
On certain convertible model vehicles, the tensioning cable in the driver's seat belt retractor may break, causing the belt to fail to retract. If a crash were to occur with a seat belt in this condition, it could increase the risk of injury to the driver. Correction: Dealers will replace seat belt retractor assemblies.
Owner complaints (95)
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Saab 9-3 (4 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 29 | |
| Seat belts | 22 | |
| Air bags | 12 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | |
| Seats | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Saab 9-3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Saab 9-3 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2005 Saab 9-3 Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Saab 9-3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 9-3 Convertible 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 9-3 Convertible 2.0 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0 L Automatic (S5) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0 L Automatic (S5) | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
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