8 Common Saab 9-3 Problems (B207)
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- Опубліковано 19 гру 2017
- Today I bring you guys 8 common problems with the 2003-2011 Saab 9-3, focusing mainly on the B207R. If you have more additions to the list, live them down below in the comments!
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Compared to many other brands and models it's a very reliable and easy to fix. What makes it easy is the great community we have around this brand., YT, FB and so on. Live long and prosper SAAB community ;-)
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I certainly agree :)
Reliability is ehh and they're a bitch to work on
I have 3, 2003 9-3 with 220k, 2009 9-3 tuned to stage 3 with 160k, 2008 9-3 with ~200k, and they all run great. But I actually change fluids... like transmission fluid every 6 months drain and fill. They are definitely easy to work on though, all you need is someone with a tech 2, and you can get "questionable" ones for cheap.
I have a 2006 Saab 9-3. Only thing that’s wrong with it is the ignition coils going out. It has 140k miles so it’s okay in my books, great car. $100 each for ignition coils though 😱
Speaking of a Saab community, I'm about to pull my motor apart because it seems to have a bad head gasket , so if you know anywhere I can get some advice or possible directions how to don't right I'd love to know before I just start tearing it apart
Great video for people who have experienced these issues. For some reason I have not experienced any other problem other than AC. ( I live in Finland so temperatures change from -30C to +30C). This summer - that we have have had 25C since May and now 30 all the time I thought the AC couldn't keep up with that - but next Monday I will have it charged up with new coolant.
Awesome :) I feel your pain with AC; it gets quite hot in Arizona over the summer!
Thank you this was very helpful and gave me a lot of info of what I needed to know
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent review of Saab 9-3
Thanks!
Possible Engine rebuilds a “minor problem “ LMAO .
Must not know shit about cars if you think the rebuild is a major problem since these are damn near the easiest cars to rebuild lol
That was epic, a "minor problem" said by a teenager who has never disassembled an engine from a transmission.
That’s not what he said but ok
I recently bought an 08 Saab 93 and it recently developed a cold start issue like you said, I had no idea what was causing it up until this point so thank you
Good luck :)
Peeling AC buttons let the interior down and drive me insane! Nice to know I can replace.
Cold start was an issue for me too , summer months no problem .
Brought my black 93 14 months ago with 73k on the clock, had been standing so had some faded sills and around wing mirrors which was easily fixed , so far spent twice what I paid for it but wouldn't part with it for the world ! Do get some shocked faces when some "guy's " realise it's a woman driving ;)
Have a look at the fuel pressure regulator for issues with cold starts and in general issues upon starting the engine, sudden engine stop at red lights, miss fires, not starting after 5 sec or more, engine starts after 2 start attempt or jumping when reversing after cold start. Replace after 10000km, Cost about 50 dollars. Easy to replace by yourself about a 10 minute job
Good job !! We to ; love Saab & try hard to keep as many as we can alive
yes! :)
You have a shop?
Got mine at 105k miles and now has 130k. Besides normal wear and tear items like tires, oil etc, I have replaced:
Two front shock towers
headlight bulbs twice
AC climate control twice
lower ball joints
rear taillight bulbs
Wow, thanks for sharing! Those headlight bulbs are annoying! LOL
Helpful! Thank you!!!
:)
dont forget about the typical cracks in the leather drivers seat
That's just a wear and tear thing that happens from sun damage, use, and age. All leather seats have that problem
@@AutoAutopsy And if you feed the seats with leather conditioner every 6 months it largely doesn't happen. It takes 15-20 mins and costs a couple of bucks of conditioner.
Lack of care/maintenance.
@@twistedillusions2962 the sun will kill leather regardless.....
My mother’s Acura has that problem worse than my Saab. I think that’s just leather in general
Great video. Thank you!
thanks!
First off great video. I feel lucky base on what I have read so far. I have 175,000 miles an the only some minor problems. Of course the normal wear and tear with the buttons peeling. My most troublesome is the that my head lights go out every 90 or so. The power streering is leaking, burn a little oil and some sweeking sometimes. This care has proformed great and it still looks new. I believe in P.M.'s I tend to stay on top of the maintenance to prevent things from getting out of hand.
Awesome :)
Door lock actuators, ignition switch (I’ve had to do one one every 9-3 I’ve had), and water pump should all be added to this list hahaha
Thanks for sharing!
I would say everything breaks, but not to much money to fix, engine runs strong still, turbo has its bad and good days. fun car and takes corners better then any other car i drove(invest in good rubber!) Saab 9-3 2.0L 215000KM
@Jimmy Geyer how many miles have you done before these problems started to appear
1.9 tdi 2008 (UK) owner checking in.
Thank you for your content
Happy to help 😁 thanks for the support
This guy is great. Has a terrific you tube channel. I have a 2008 Saab with only 42,000 miles. Love the car and trying to keep it up. At the moment, I am working on the re-conditioning of the plastic stuff around the car. Unfortunately, it is not garaged. Getting a rip in the driver’s front seat trim repaired too. Not cheap.
Thank you Bert :) Good luck with your saab and it's repairs!
I found a place on eGay, esaabparts, that sold me a brand new OEM drivers seat bottom leather cushion for my nice 2009 for $180. It is not an Aero and no front map pocket even though my stock leather had a map pocket I don't miss it. Not too hard to install. For my my 2006 with 240k miles I just found a matching passenger seat that looked like no one ever sat in it and switched the leather over to the drivers side. It took a little custom cutting of holes for the power seat controls but once I put it all back together you would never know it came from the passenger side. I have done a number of passenger/driver upholstery swaps and they all came out very nice. Buying a passenger seat can be a good way to go because they are always in better shape and the demand, and therefore price, is lower because... they are always in better shape!
Just wish the metal key could also start the car that would be dope. Love the 9-3 awesome video brother.
thank you!
I guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot my password. I would love any tips you can offer me.
@Elliott Mack Instablaster :)
@Jeremiah Jase I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Jeremiah Jase it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
8/8 confirmed. RIP.
:(
Great video many thanks
This is pretty spot on! only thing you could have mentioned was window regulators lol. Replaced 2 in my 08 and they broke within a week...
If you want to worry about window regulators, get an Audi TT, they fail on almost very car
Yeah, I had one go bad on the passenger door!
Thanks for this. I had a clockspring break. It’s inside the CIM. The cim still recognizes the key and the car will start, but the electrical to the steering wheel is not working, so no horn or airbag. The import mechanic told me the entire CIM will have to be replaced and reprogrammed.
sounds about right, sorry to hear...
I've never tried taking a CIM apart. Is the clockspring not something you can replace?
@@calebsengineeringprojects6202 I have since found a clockspring that can be replaced without having to replace and reprogram the CIM. Good outcome. It was just an issue of wiring coming loose inside the clockspring.
Electric window mechanism drivers door
I had an issue with the passenger a while back...pain to fix!
Gotta fix mine rn before I sell it....I'm gonna miss her.
They couldn't have made it more difficult to remove and fix could they?
Rear door lock actuators
same with my E46(bmw), my best machine was the B234R(aero)with the best seats in the world:-)
Had my Saab 2005 convertible since 2007. I have replaced all of those items mentioned. Had 38,000mi when I bought. Currently has 150,000 mi and going strong. I believe the previous owner did not take care of it. I've used "BG" fluid additives since I bought it and two transmission flushes using same product. My Saab performs better now than ever before. Just love my Saab.
Nice :)
Yes! The clicking recirc servo is annoying! Luckily, I have never had a CIM problem on my 07, or 10 9-3. I do have a tech2 so I’m ready! OEM coils are the best! My intake valves are rocking my 07, but good on my 2010. I understand that Saab had a surplus of bio-diesel valves that they decided to get rid of and put them into the 9-3 petrol cars. They can’t take the heat of petrol, I understand. My next head gasket job I will replace the intake valves. Great video, Jacob! Hope to see you in a future Saab convention if it’s near me in NY state, someday!
Just wanted to add a comment about the "ticking" sound re: the recirculation motor problem. I had this in my 2007 9-3. I took the motor apart and found broken gear teeth inside the motor housing - so it wasn't a problem with the motor itself - it was broken teeth on the main gear inside the case. My fix was to remove the gear and "reclock" it. It's a circular gear, but contact is made only on a portion of the teeth - so I took the gear out and rotated it so the portion with the broken teeth doesn't make contact with the other gear.
Thanks for sharing!
I also did this. Total price of the fix was the cost of a drop of superglue.
got same problem, need to locate this motor housing, how to get to it?
Do you have any documentation/instructions/video on how to access it (and fix it) ?
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My APC valve on my B207R failed and left me with (0,3 bar or 4,5 psi) of boost.
Also had some issues not getting the coolant up to temperature. Turned out to be the temperature sensor in the engine that was faulty.
Easy fixes but still kinda annoying.
Thanks for sharing!
#1 worst problem with the B207 is the bad intake valves for the 2007-09 years. GM fucked us bad. Over $2k to fix. There is also the coil springs that break. I replaced my front two. Brake vacuum pump and oil level sensor are now both leaking oil. It was so reliable until these sudden flurry of problems at 90k miles.
Careful saying that. Those valves are only on 07-9 cars
Still a disaster. I'll modify my comment. I hate GM forever because of it among other reasons. BTW my 9-3 still rides really well for its age.
I have an ‘04 9-3 with 150,000 miles on it and I have experienced nearly all these issues in the comments. Amp1, broken heated driver seat, door lock issues, key issues, broke my shark fin antenna, cracked leather in my driver seat only, peeling buttons, taillight harness burning up, vacuum lines coming loose, CD player stopped working, changing the time on the clock is extremely difficult because the knob doesn’t work as it should, and most recently throttle body issues. Despite its many issues I’ve always loved the car, but I must admit the issues are rather annoying. I’ll certainly appreciate when I get a new daily that has less annoyances with an equally luxurious and sporty feel.
forgot to add window switches as well lol. Makes going through drive-thrus a pain in the ass
Well, glad you've still enjoyed it through the repairs! haha
Literally, almost everything you mentioned happened to my '06 9-3. I ended up buying a '93 c900 turbo instead XD
Not a bad replacement by any means!
Alec Ferland oh you bought a real Saab well done sir ,
An issue I have seen with mine (aside from the fuel sensor) is many times I start the car and have to give it gas right away just to get going. It is often times not a crispy start. Might just be me, but I do have a little nerves going almost every time I start it just based off the feel of it and how it sounds when it starts. lol.
is it a 07-09? could be intake valves as i've heard that's a common symptom of those going back on those model years; not certain by any means tho so take that with a grain of salt
Thanks buddy !!
:)
Excellent video
Thanks John!
just picked up an 03 with failing power steering pump seal...
and clicking steering rack u joint
already replaced most of the plastidip buttons
Nice!
You better turn that frown upside down or I will cry :(
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Auto Autopsy :)
Thanks lot! My warm air regulation of my 2000. Saab 93. Airstream is at my feet, the inner rod has no contact with the inside, easy fix? Thx bob
I dont like the plasticisch GM STUFF.! My saab 900 has much better materials! Like saab 93 overall though, as well,
Hi there, please I have saab 93 from 2004 and I have one problem, she show me in display "cooling liquid is low refill now" I don't know how, and and the heater no working when I put for hot...please explain me what can I do , thank you
@@radadaniel2726 this probably means add more antifreeze to the radiator reservoir
The same timing chain, coil pack, and fuel level sensor issue is common on all the other 4 Cylinder GM vehicles from 2002 to 2008. I've dealt with these same issues including the "Ignition switch of death" which is similar to the (CIM issue) on my 07 Saturn Ion, and the coil pack issue on my mom's former 03 Ion. Had a friend had all the issues in your video accept for the button fading issue, on his 06 Chevy Cobalt SS.
Very interesting. Makes sense, given they have they same block
OK so now I'm addicted to your channel, thanks for completely making me a couch potato. :) Seriously I love your videos. Looked at a used 2006 9-3 LInear yesterday being sold by a non-Saab (obviously) dealer with 148K km. After starting the car, "Locking System Failure" message on dash (notification center above radio). Dealer, in wanting to sell car, said it's "just a switch that needs to be reset", however checking videos here it seems like it involves taking off the door panel and fixing it that way. So... should I avoid this car? He's asking too much money anyway but the car drives spectacularly. Thank you.
haha, thank you for the comments! could be a simple door lock! if he's asking too much, consider waiting on another car. they come up cheap very often!
We just identified the tensioner problem, and now I think I experienced the catastrophic problem to which you referred. :(
:(
Dang I wish I had a good friend who had the knowledge you do to walk through some of the issues mine has
I'm no expert, haha
Same here , 2 months after I brought mine the interior fan stopped working , took it to a garage and I think the guy though woman here "money" he said I needed to replace the whole thing ! Good job i asked for my old parts before i paid , it was only the banana shaped relay (if that's what it's called) replacing, needless to say I dont use that garage anymore but not before I had replace back disc pads and calipers, front arms , rod ends , drop links hand brake cables list goes on .....just to stop this knocking noise , which never got fixed till a yr later and turned out to be the rubbers in the mid section holding exhaust were perished grrrrr
And to add the labour to the fan being replace , when its 3 plastic screws ? To drop the glove box, an 10 min job I had looked up before hand was told hour and half work .
i have an 09 saab 93 1.8t sport combi, i have done almost 20,000miles in 9mths of ownership. Nothing so far has failed,. it drives remarkably well. I have now modified the motor....bigger turbo, induction kit, exhaust, re-map..........Awsome. oh, bigger brakes also.! has now a total of 87k miles. Will keep you updated.
awesome!!
There are about 10 known problem spots with the 9-3...same as my 2008 9-5. The valve issues on the 07-09 is the scariest. After the front end of my 9-5 was damaged, I was shopping for a 9-3 Combi, and was looking at the 2006 or 10-11 models because of that issue. Ended up repairing my 9-5.
Wow, yep
No malfunctioning door lock???
Haven't heard of that yet..
Oh goodness yes. My passinger door is 50/50 when wanting to work. Same with driver rear. Passinger rear is dead, so it's manual lock/unlock only.
tom soder has happened on mine too hahaha
Happened to my pops car lmao
I’ve heard of that issue and my drivers door will only do it from time to time so I’m keeping my eye on it
Seatbelts not retracting back after use, Passenger window malfunctioning, Key not recognized issues, electrical issues, AC problems and then some
I loved my saab 9-3 but ditched it as i was getting tired of constantly having to deal with bs
Thanks for sharing; unfortunately it sounds like yours was abused before you bought it
Auto Autopsy it probably was, But whenever i’d search up any issue i was having i always found several sources saying it was a common issue, I feel like there should be a limit for how many common issues a car can have
A tip for the seatbelts if they don't retract - pull the belt all the way out and spray along the length with trim restorer (silicon spray stuff for making black bumpers etc look black again). They'll work like new. Probably best to leave them overnight before use in case you get any on your clothes though!. Even better, pull the b-pillar trim off and clean all the dust and cr*p out from around the mechanism and then also do the above.
Thank you for this pimp buddy! I think I was #2000 to like this video
Lol thanks!
also vapor canister purge valve, water pump especially on the B207s, the electronic throttle body, and the turbo solenoid valve, I had all of those go out on almost all of my Saabs
Thanks for adding these, Derek
@@AutoAutopsy maybe your next video, but you may want to consider doing a vid on basic mnt for saabs, especially those past or approaching 120k, if you look at KBB recommended 120k mnt list for saab 9-3, it is rather interesting and quite long.
you could have added amp1 (under seat) worst possible spot for such thing with air went holes
wygekas pekla I know my 05 arc had it under the seat the 06 I have I believe it was removed... fflood car.. but that one was under the seat my 07 I don't think has the amp under the seat...
joel lofquist correct 07 doesn’t have the amp 1 under the seat I think they removed the whole optic fiber deal with these cars since they tend to go bad I have an 07 9-3 2.0T
Saabrito 07 2.8 aero😍
Good addition!
I think almost every one gets that one . My 04 arc had that issue . The Bose system in my 09 aero is way better .
I love my sabb 9'3 but it's been hell every since I got it..my sun roof went out first,then ac, now my valve gasket is leaking..no one wants to buy it so I'm stuck with it🙁🙁
I'm sorry :/ Wish I could help...
It's like you've seen my 2008 9-3 history! I had failures with the yellow coils, the intake valves were SO bad in my car they chipped and broke resulting in not just a valve job as was originally though, but my entire engine needed to be replaced. Here we are three years later and my fuel level sensor is dead (I do it by mileage) and will need to get it replaced as well as a mystery stutter upon acceleration which needs attention. I love Saab but man, it's costing me a fortune!
Haha, wow! By 2008 they had phased out the yellow top coils; how did yours end up with them?
Wow sorry to hear that man 😯
I had a 1997 900 SE.. loved it but now I have a an ‘08 93 2.0T. Going to look out for the intake valve issue
Nice! Good luck
Always blame Chevy always. 🤣🤣🤣.
Lol!
Sinister.Shelby
blame killer mustangs
Lmao who says that
Tail light bulb harnesses melt or corrode I've noticed on multiple models
Thanks for sharing!
On the 9-3's with the 'ice' tail lights - they require a special red bulb. If you use the wrong bulb it will melt the housing.
Or the coloured plastic falling off cause old glue
Very useful 👍
:)
Great video. Very informative. Can you do another video on Saab 95 Aero 2.3T most common problem? Did you have an video talking about this 2.3T engine reliability and common problem? Many thanks sir!
yep! Right here: ua-cam.com/video/9VJiZ5tvDqw/v-deo.html
The only problem on this list I have encountered with my 9-3 is the wear on the plastic, even though my car has gone many many miles.
Nice! I think there's a couple years in there that are sort of a "sweet spot," where you won't encounter problems such as the intake valves or coils
Alexander Nilsson 156,000 miles and counting.. and the seat has worn out on the drivers door side on my car. 9.3 tti. Still very smooth and fast.
My power steering was leaking bad, more than just an annoyance. The mechanic told me it would cost anywhere from $500-$1300 to fix. I pulled the reservoir and replaced that o-ring as well as the copper washers on the banjo bolt on the line and it seems to have fixed my issues. When I was in there I did notice a broken check valve so I replaced that as well as the line also. I think I spent ten bucks total on parts and got it back up and runningl
Awesome! I was going to say that that's a gross overestimation for that repair. Glad you got it done yourself and saved money
Where did you find the o-rings and the copper washer?
awsome and very informative video :)
i have a 2.0t 93 myself and am very happy with it. and this video where very helpfull in making me know what to be caustious for.
Thank you! Keep enjoying it :)
I love my car and I loce your channel, great video. I would add the problem with the ECU Module touching the engine, a peace of rubber can solve it
Headlights going out
for sure :(
Where did you get your Saab shirt from? I want one
Got it at Saab Onwer's Convention this year :) not sure if you can buy this one specifically online
Had the problem with CIM myself, it somehow shorted out when I disconnected my battery to charge it after it died during cold season (-25 C). Total pain in the ass, car ignition locked up, steering wheel locked up, had to tow it to a repair shop to replace CIM for a total of around 300 euro. Was parked in a tight parking lot when it all happened, and since steering was locked up I had to spot the parking lot for few days before I could actually call a tow guy.
Oh no :( sorry to hear about that..
Suffered from the intake value issue, my mechanic found the issue when he was running a compression test. Google that night suggested the problem. We ended up replacing all of the intake values, as they were all showing similar signs of wear. This tends to manifest around 100K miles, but depending upon temperature could be +/-20k.
One of my earlier Saabs also had the power steering problem, though frankly I hadn't noticed any issue until the car failed its government test. I had the steering fluid topped up that night, passed the test first thing the next morning and the sump was dry by day end - believe me I noticed it then, having enjoyed a few hours of power assisted driving!
Wow, thanks for sharing all of that!
No worries - have had 5, 4 leases, and this last I've owned from new. Was lucky enough to attend the Saab Aero Academy the last year it ran and was opened to all Saab owners, not just the Aero owners. You could say I'm a fan.
Do you recall how much it cost to replace the intake valves? I'm likely going through this same issue now... :/
Hello ! I have a saab and I want to change the steering weel with a similar one. Can I do that and keep the same key? Thank you !
Did you send me a DM on instagram? I messaged you there :)
The shark fin antenna is also a problem also the emblem fading :(
Ah yes, the emblems are a PAIN!
I bought new emblems on ebay for under £5
well done
thanks!
Yep, dealing with two of these issues right now- recirculation motor and peeling interior buttons.
😩😩
You forgot about the airbag light and message.
And the "passenger seatbelt" sensor is a tad annoying...
i removed the magnet from the seatbelt latch sensor, istead of trying to fix the weight sensor in the seat. so much easier
Try dissconect and reconnect the little black wire under the driver seat. That fixed my airbag problem. It becomes loose when moving the chair too fast
As a very active Saab member in sweden, never heard of, or very little, the problems you described (except the tear on buttons). When they key mechanism doesn't work it is actually much more common the module for the key itself is the problem, not the CIM module. There are some sprints that are gliding when turning the key that could collect dust and make bad contact, open it up and cleaning usually fix the problem.
The fuel gage is more of a 9-3 OG problem. A fuel cleaner addon could actually fix that problem for good. Did that to my 9-3 OG, it was good for another 9 years and then I sold the car, still working after the fix.
Commons issue on 9-3 would be;
Front springs
Amp1
Battery drain (because of amp1/cd-changer/icm), mainly the 2003 models.
Broken heated seat
Here in the states the fuel sender is extremely common on the NG 9-3. I personally have changed dozens. The pumps last though, and would I not replace it unless extremely high mileage. On the OG 9-3, on the other hand, rarely did the senders go, but the fuel pumps failed like clockwork at around 128K miles.
The power steering pump leaks are very common, along with leaking vacuum pumps. I work at a Saab specialist shop in Los Angeles and I'll tell you I change about 10-15 vacuum pumps(if the customer is lucky it's just the rear seal leaking and a new gasket will solve the problem.) But if the front seal is leaking oil it's very likely that you'll need to replace the pump all together, you could attempt to seal the original one back up(possible RTB gasket maker) but I would not trust that repair at all.
excellent
:)
I... might just have figured out why my engine is ticking like that. Damn.
Might as well do new timing set since I'm already going there. Thx man.
:)
The hardest part about fixing the cim. Is getting windows xp😄
Lol
No mention of throttle body?? No mention of waterpump?? No mention coil springs???
I know the water pump is a ridiculously difficult job on thee motors..
Some problems may be quite localised. Here in Sweden we go through coil springs like there's no tomorrow, but that seems to be common for a lot of modern cars. Interesting that the 9-5 doesn't suffer from the problem at all.
While we're adding things to the list I'd like to contribute the engine ECU on the 4-cyls. They fail after a few years of use.
www.eeuroparts.com/blog/7053/10-saab-9-3-common-problems/
I've done the water pump... twas ridiculous. I have the level sending issue now and need to replace the clutch. Also my buttons are illegible lol my AC blower motor squeals on lower settings and cabin filter box leaked water in the passenger floor
tom soder yea my throttle body has went out 3 times all with the same issue... on start up sometimes will rev way up running rough then go into limp mode till I clear it.. happens every week or so. Water pump had a tinyyyy leak. And ecu has been replaced once now throwing po245 and p0201-204
I am a saab fanboy also. I have a 9-5 aero and a 9-5 linear. Anyways I had pretty much every single problem on this list.
Side note, I know a guy here in wisconsin who has 9 saabs. Including 3 Viggens. I am shocked as there was only ever 493 of them imported to USA
I have a 2007 9-3 60th w/ 144k mileage. Front springs/struts have busted several times - (Detroit roads really really suck). I believe that was a recall on some model years but not '07. I had the steering pump and vacuum seal issue, the fuel level sensor. Have to replace halogen headlight lamps 2x a year. Overall its been a great car and is serviced regularly. Almost 12 years old and has most of its factory parts.
The first '07 9-3 I leased was a complete lemon though. Had to replace the spark plugs with every oil change. That car left me stranded twice. First time was towed back to dealer with 1,500 miles on it. Dealer could never find the cause of why they would foul out so frequently. Blamed cold starts, bad fuel, user error (it was my 3rd 9-3). Got rid of it at lease end & bought the current 9-3 in 2009. Never had that issue again.
It was probably your coil packs, not the spark plugs
You sound so depressed. You okay man?
bad tiddy his videos are good but he sounds so depress.
Lol, I had just woken up form a nap! Probably wasn't the best time to film
lmao my saab has 6/8 of these problems...
:(
I second the coils and balance chain tensioner/guide.. The coil packs suck regardless of top color, already replaced mine twice, both times with black tops. Luckily when my tensioner and guide went, the chain slipped right off my water pump so I was able to find the culprit pretty easy. If you hear that rattle from your balance chain, fix that ASAP!
Thanks for the tip! At least you got it all squared away
The peeling buttons was not a Saab problem, but a GM problem. This issue has been around since the 90's! I had several late 90's GM vehicles (Chevy, Pontiac) with the peeling buttons.
The worst was on a '02 Cadillac.
No mames pues la mayoría de las cosas que mencionas les ocurre a todos los autos es normal
Sorry Memo,esto no les pasa a la mayoria de carros, a la mayoría de los carros europeos si es verdad que son basura, soy mecanico por mas de 25 años y se lo que te digo.Si quieres un carro o troka que dure y dure trata toyota or honda.
I've had the balance chain replaced. Before i had it replaced it sounds and feels like its buzzing when you rev the engine.
Luckily i know a good mechanic who knows Saab's inside out and didn't charge me too much to replace it.
Good to hear! Hopefully it won't happen again
Great information. You are the Saab 9-3 guru.
Thank you :) I still have much to learn!
I just bought a 2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Vector. Luckily it has non of the here listed problems. 127k Miles and still running like fresh out of the factory. ;)
awesome!
I can add a couple:
- halogen head light bulbs blowing
- less than optimal battery = electronic issues of every kind
- the indicator tick tock can't keep the rhythm. At every traffic light I'm "not quite my tempo"... LOL
The headlights can be programmed with a tech2 so the switch actually works. I used to go through bulbs twice a year until I finally bought a tech2 to program that switch
Im a mechanic and have worked alot with Saab 9-3 ss or sc. The only common issues I've came across is front springs breaking and a CIM unit once in a while :)
Thanks for sharing!
Springs going is rife amongst all cars these days. The quality of them is nowhere near they were like even 10 years ago. That and there's a proliferation of speed humps battering the crap out of them.
My Turbo has just blown on my SAAB 93... That was my 4th SAAB 93..great cars... Think this time I will try the 95 out.. Although my Hayabusa is still running fine just now so I still have wheels..
nice!
Crankshaft Position Sensor... apparently it's pretty common. Bought my SAAB 9-3 Vector 2005 two days ago and it wouldnt start when I left the supermarket today. After some research I came to the conclusion that it's the CPS. Ordered a new one for 50 euro. Hoping it solves the problem.
On the NG 9-3, in regions with moisture, the bottom coil on the front coil springs would break all the time. Saab was even replacing them for free out of warranty for a time. Also, the thrust bearings on top of the front coil springs were a common failure. Window regulator cable/pulley failure, headlight bulbs, front sway-bar links, wiper transmission linkage, front sidemarker lens leakage, rear brake calipers, are some more common issues on the NG 9-3.
Wow, thank you for sharing!
I have a 2003 saab 9-3 2.0T with an engine from an 06 9-3 2.0T and on cylinder 1, 3, and 4 i have around 175 psi of compression, but on cylinder #2 i have absolutely zero compression... did i crack my piston and/or blow my piston ring???
@@zachbrumm9020 Usually on the '06 engines it was a valve problem. But not usually zero compression. A tech can run air into the cylinder and see if it comes out the valves or bottom end.
The intake valves are cheap but require the top half of the motor to be rebuilt, very expensive. My local Saab specialist says it would be a recall if Saab existed today. I've had some these issues. Overall very reliable for a car that is ten years old such as mine.
I agree!
2005 up has cheap valves so find an 04 head to rebuild.
Thanx bruh great info.
bang. bang. bang. bang. bang. bang. BANG!
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I’ve now got a Saab 9-3 it’s great
2:19 - I needed that laugh.
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Thanks for the great information. Key problems sometimes solvable by getting some WD40 in the workings as debris in it over time can mess up the contacts and it doesn't recognise you have turned the key. I have a 2007 1.8T converted to gas. Recently had problems with it cutting out after about 15 mins and then engine turns and won't start for about 5-mins been checking through the lpg system but wondered if anything else can cause this problem when the engine gets hot.
I couldn't give you a confident answer based off of that info; I would advise posting in a facebook group or searching forums
@@AutoAutopsy Thanks for your response. I've decided to replace filters and service the lpg system for potential fuel starvation and ECU shutdown response and see where that goes. Thanks for your videos I've had 3 saabs and I just think they are well built and underrated but as they get older they become a bit of a challenge for the home mechanic.
Yes, the salvage yard is your friend!.👍
Sure is!
I got a issue with my SCL how should i change this part i have changed the CIM and the ISM but i cant find anything about the SCL change
I had almost all of these problems :)
Near impossibility of finding a mechanic who actually knows his way around a SAAB. Lots of them say they know how to fix SAABs but some have no idea and some will not even touch them.
There's a good amount if you look hard enough and do your research!
Thanks.
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Can you do a B204(i) one? I'm curious what the biggest differences are.
Anyways, keep up the good work!
Just smaller turbo I believe
Auto Autopsy B204 is completely different from the B207 engine the i has no turbo at all. But I was wondering about the 9-3 OG common problems. Especially with the B204 engine
I would add the SAI pump on MY2003. An also the exterior details fading and cracking on the MY2003-2007 (mirror base, door handles, antena).
Definitely the SAI!
I have a 2006 saab 93 2.ot.. i love this car.. it has around 160000 and when i try to start it. It makes a whinning sound and wouldnt start.. i thought it was the starter because my battery was good..Well replaced the starter and it still does it... whinning sound and wont start
I would post about this on a Saab Facebook group. Best chance to get a helpful answer!
I have a 2008 9-3 (B207R) and it’s my 3rd Saab. I’m at 116,000 miles and overall and having little to no issues. I am keeping an eye on compression, but have had NO issues when cold. I am having a hot start issue. For example, the car gets up to temperature while I arrive at my destination, such as a store or a restaurant. I can back to the car within half an hour (it only does it when car is off for 20-40 min, yes that short of a window) It will crank over fine but then die. If I give it a little bit of gas it will spotter slightly and then it will stabilize. I want to say it’s a crankshaft position sensor, or fuel pressure regulator. It strikes me as very weird that it only does it within that window of time, any shorter and it will start just fine in any later it’ll start just fine.
It’s not bothering me a lot but it is kind of annoying
Maybe; how about your alternator...? Just a guess though
Same problems on 9-5. The new DICs are a nightmare.
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