1999 Saab 9-3 Consumer Discussions

1999 9-3 Rough idle and take off

Re: 1999 9-3 Rough idle and take off [bostondaphne]

Written by: bluedogs on Sep 25, 2008 00:19 AM

Hi, I suppose I had a moment of hope. False hope that is. The car still runs terribly. I had a former Saab tech look at it last week and he thinks I need a new Direct Ignition Cassette. Can't afford it right now, but he thinks that should do it. Another tech--non-Saab thinks I need to get the fuel pressure checked before doing anything... Please let me know if you have ... Read More...

Re: 1999 9-3 Rough idle and take off [bluedogs]

Written by: waterdr on Jul 30, 2008 07:38 PM

Whoever told you that has neither owned a Saab or worked on one - lol. On to serious business.....has the car been road-tested with a data-logger? Since you have already replaced the likely culprits, there are still a few more areas that you can check. Vacuum leak? It could also be a sensor problem. Thing is about sensors, a bad sensor can give you a "good" reading ... Read More...

1999 9-3 Rough idle and take off

Written by: bluedogs on Jul 30, 2008 03:14 PM

My '99 Saab 9-3 is giving me fits. I just bought it a week ago from an individual but didn't do my home work before buying. the car has 133K miles, but I have heard nothing but good things about Saabs, so I bought it. Problem is, the thing just does not idle smoothly and when I give it gas to take off it sputters and acts as if it will die--and has a couple of times. I've changed ... Read More...

Article Comments - 2008 Saab Turbo X First Drive

Crapshoot?

Written by: tompa on Feb 29, 2008 11:49 AM

I beg to differ. Look at the Saab 9-3 Viggen from 1999. The value of that car has held on quite good. Why would not this car do the same? Read More...

Saab 9-3 Real World MPG

Re: MPG [eurospecialist]

Written by: waterdr on Dec 27, 2007 04:05 PM

Glad you like the 9-5, but if you out running a V-8 Mustang, then they were not trying hard or it was really a V-6 made to look like a V-8. 1999 - 2004 Mustangs run 14.0 flat in the quarter out of the box. The 2005-2008 Stangs run mid 13's out of the box....both cars are sub 5.5 second cars 0-60 mph. The 95 Aero runs a 15.2 in the quarter and 6.7 sec 0-60. Keep in mind that horsepower ... Read More...

Saab 9-3 Reliability?

Re: Saab 9-3 Reliability? [wayland1985]

Written by: baldnj on Oct 22, 2007 11:30 AM

It unfortunately depends on the model year. The first year of the last generation 9-3 is 2003 (2003-2007). That year in particular had a number of electrical problems experienced by many owners, as this one did. Not all the problems always stay fixed, so there is risk involved in this purchase. As time passed the problems were fixed. My 2006 Saab 9-3 with luxury ... Read More...

Saab 9-3 Sedan

advice about buying Saab

Written by: jimmyf on Jun 02, 2007 05:57 PM

Hi, I'm new here but have been reading about Saab cars both here and elsewhere. I'm in the market in the next 6-12 months for a new car and I generally like what I've read about Saab. Any suggestions for a new buyer as to what questions and considerations should be kept in mind about Saabs? I've been driving a Pontiac Bonneville SSEi (1995) and Olds Bravada (1999). ... Read More...

Saab 9-3 Convertible

Re: 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible [jeep53]

Written by: jeep53 on Feb 27, 2007 02:42 PM

Thanks for your info about the armrest you can purchase for the Saab 9-3 convertible. I looked at the site but it said for years 1999 thru 2002. I thought the '02's and '03's were the same interior but I might be wrong about that. I'm going to send the company a question about that. By the way, was it easy to intall and did it help much? Thanks again for your input. Read More...

Saab 9-3 Lease Questions

Re: 2006 Saab 9-3 Lease numbers [radioative2006]

Written by: redrumkev on Aug 10, 2006 00:43 PM

I am looking at this offer: http://www.suburbansaab.com/Specials-New.aspx for the 9-3 2.0T Aero, which is $240 a month with $1999 down and saab loyalty. This is for GMS (employee discount) eligable people only. My question: Is this a fair price for a lease. I have strong credit and do not want to put any money down, I was going to roll the $1999 and $1000 (loyalty) ... Read More...

Saab 9-3 Sedan

vent selector switch

Written by: 99saab on Jul 23, 2006 03:38 PM

So I just purchased a 1999 Saab 9-3 that is in excelent shape except for the vent selector switch, its constantly blowing air on the floor. I was wondering if you all had and suggestions on where the problem might be located, and or how to fix it? thanks drew Read More...