9-3 Wagon (2009)
NHTSA files most complaints about this model under the 2003-2011 Saab 9-3, and they are counted on that page. This page counts only the 0 complaints whose own record names the Saab 9-3 Wagon.
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Recalls (3)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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.
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon complaints?
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon.
Is the 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon have?
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2009-2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Saab 9-3 Wagon?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the 9-3 Wagon?
The 2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 0 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-18.