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Reliability

Saab

Owner Complaints by Model and Engine

Based on 2,021 NHTSA complaints. Updated October 2026.

8 Models
29 Engines Rated
17 Generations
2,021 NHTSA Complaints
Generations by reliability score
4 fewer complaints than their class1 about as many as their class2 more complaints than their class

Showing 8 of 8 models

Compact Sedan

3 models
9-2X
1 generation · 3 engines
2005-2006
1 more complaints than their class
9-7X
1 generation · 4 engines
2005-2009
1 more complaints than their class
95
2 generations · 6 engines
20002001

Midsize Sedan

3 models
9-3
4 generations · 10 engines
2000200120022003-2011
3 fewer complaints than their class1 about as many as their class
9-3 Convertible
1 generation · 1 engine
2001
9-3 Wagon
4 generations · 0 complaints · 13 recalls
2007200820092010

Full-Size Sedan

2 models
9-5
1 generation · 5 engines
2000-2009
1 fewer complaints than their class
9-5 Wagon
3 generations · 0 complaints · 6 recalls
200420072008
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