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Reliability Database
Saab

9-3

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.3)
4 Generations
8 Engines Rated
1,278 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
3 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
1 engine
50 complaints 🔥 1
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (2.0)
→
2001 2001
1 engine
59 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.5)
→
2002 2002
2 engines
36 complaints 🔥 1
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.8)
→
2003-2011 YS3F
4 engines
1,133 complaints 🔥 19 ☠ 1
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.3)
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