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Reliability Database

Saab

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 2,366 NHTSA complaints. Updated August 2026.

8 Models
35 Engines Rated
17 Generations
2,366 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
14 recommended 13 caution 8 avoid

Compact Sedan

3 models
9-2X
1 generation · 2 engines
2005-2006
1 recommended 1 caution
9-7X
1 generation · 2 engines
2005-2009
1 caution 1 avoid
95
2 generations · 8 engines
20002001
7 recommended 1 caution

Midsize Sedan

3 models
9-3
4 generations · 8 engines
2000200120022003-2011
3 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid
9-3 Convertible
1 generation · 2 engines
2001
1 recommended 1 caution
9-3 Wagon
4 generations · 4 engines
2007200820092010
2 caution 2 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

2 models
9-5
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2009
3 caution 1 avoid
9-5 Wagon
3 generations · 5 engines
200420072008
2 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
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