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 2003 Saab 3-Sep Linear Sport Sedan

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MSRP: $25,900
Invoice: $24,443

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: 4 Cyl
Transmission:
Door/Body Style: /sedan, SDN
Drive Type:

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  • General
  • MSRP: $25,900
  • Invoice Price: $24,443
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 1988 cc 2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 86 mm bore, 86 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
  • 62 liter 16.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
  • Coefficient of drag: 0.28
  • Emission control level FED
  • Fuel economy
  • Multi-point injection fuel system
  • Premium unleaded fuel
  • Engine
  • Compression ratio: 9.5
  • Cylinders: 4
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 175

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Overall Length (in): 182.5
  • Overall Width (in): 69
  • Overall Height (in): 56.8
  • Wheelbase (in): 105.3
  • Curb weight (lbs): 1440
  • Curb weight (lbs): 3175
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Headroom front (in): 38.9
  • Headroom rear (in): 37
  • Hip room front (in): 52.5
  • Hip room rear (in): 52.6
  • Leg room front (in): 42.3
  • Leg room rear (in): 35.1
  • Shoulder room front (in): 56.3
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 55.1

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Black paint , gloss paint , mica paint
    • Body side molding
    • Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
    • Day time running lights
    • Delayed/fade courtesy lights
    • Front fog lights
    • Headlight control with time delay switch-off
    • Part-painted front and rear bumpers
    • Rear fog lights
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
    • Passenger seat secondary ventilation controls
    • Turbo compressor
    • Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Audio system with AM/FM radio and CD player
    • Cellular phone
    • DVD/VCD
    • Element antenna
    • E-mail
    • Internet connection
    • Seven speakers
    • Telematics
  • Instrumentation
    • Clock
    • Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
    • Cruise control
    • Door ajar warning
    • Low fuel level warning
    • Low washer fluid level warning
    • Online information system
    • Service interval indicator
    • Tachometer
    • Voice activating system
  • Wheels & Tires
    • External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4636, overall length (inches): 182.5, overall width (mm): 1753, overall width (inches): 69, overall height (mm): 1443, overall height (inches): 56.8, wheelbase (mm): 2675, wheelbase (inches): 105.3, front track (mm): 1519, front track (inches): 59.8, rear track (mm): 1506, rear track (inches): 59.3, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10790 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4
    • Four-wheel ABS
    • Front and rear alloy wheels with 15 inch rim diam
    • Front and rear tires with 215 mm tire width and 55% tire profile
    • Front-wheel drive
    • Internal spare wheel
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors
    • Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
    • Heat reflective glass
    • Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
    • Rear view mirror
    • Rear window with defogger and intermittent
    • Tinted glass on cabin
    • Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment and tilt adjustment , bucket electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment and tilt adjustment
  • Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
  • Front and rear roof airbag
  • Front and rear side airbag
  • Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
  • Anti-Theft
  • Immobilizer
  • Peripheral anti-theft protection
  • Braking & Traction
  • Brake assist system
  • Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
  • Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs

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    Crash Test Data for 2003 Saab

    Saab Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
    Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
    2003 9-3Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested
    2003 9-3Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested
    2003 9-5

     

    Service Bulletins for 2003 Saab

    2003 SAAB 9-3
    Bulletin Number: 000601012F
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
    Bulletin Number: 02042004
    ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE FOR DISCONNECTING BATTERY POWER TO TELEMATICS UNIT. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 020604
    ONSTAR SOFTWARE UPDATE AND LOW BATTERY COMPLAINTS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 02062004
    ONSTAR SOFTWARE UPDATE AND LOW BATTERY COMPLAINTS. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 03022004
    ONSTAR MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ON SID AND DTC U1500 08 SET IN CU/PU. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 06081
    SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK CAP. *KB
    Bulletin Number: 08-089
    BUICKCADILLACCHEVROLETGMCHUMMEROLDSMOBILEPONTIACSAABSATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R
    Bulletin Number: 08089-B
    GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 100
    GARAGE DOOR OPENER PROGRAMMING. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15017
    SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE SUPPLIER'S MANUFACTURING PROCESSING. RECALL CAMPAIGN 15017 FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15417
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 15417 DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16NA260
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
    Bulletin Number: 2102554
    NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB
    Bulletin Number: 2482423
    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0638 AND/OR P1682, DISLOGED PINS IN H42-2. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 2912494
    REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 311
    2003 RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 3652399
    TIME FOR SERVICE MESSAGE WILL DISPLAY PREMATURELY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 3912409
    UPDATE OF ONSTAR SYSTEM, ENGLISH VERSION. CAMPAIGN AND MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 39124092
    UPDATE OF ONSTAR ENGLISH VERSION. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 4402425
    WITH THE SHIFT UP FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAN BE SPRINGY IN DRIVE FOR A SHORT PERIOD. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO DEALERS AND SERVICE MANAGERS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 44024253
    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPRINTINESS IN DRIVE AND JERKINESS WITH SHIFT UP. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 4402498
    GENERAL FAULT DIAGNOSIS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 4712421
    GEARBOX IS SLUGGISH, SPECIFICALLY DURING SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 5512439
    HANDBRAKE LEVER JAMMING/CANNOT BE LOWERED. *MR
    Bulletin Number: 6412468
    NOISE WITH STEERING WHEEL TURNING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 700
    IN RESPONSE TO INQUIRES CONCERNING USE OF 9-5 SNOW TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION ON THE '03 9-3 SPORT SEDAN, SAAB HAS INFORMED THAT EVEN THOUGH HUB SIZE AND BOLT PATTERNS ARE IDENTICAL, THE WHEEL OFFSET DIFFERS ON THE 9-3 SPORT SEDAN AS COMPARED T
    Bulletin Number: 8122532
    UPDATING THE SOFTWARE FOR SUNROOF PINCH PROTECTION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8312429
    REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 8532479
    REPLACEMENT OF FRONT SEAT BELT. *EH
    Bulletin Number: MI-731-2726
    SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, PARTICLES OF GRAVEL OR STONES MAY COLLECT BETWEEN THE COIL SPRING AND THE LOWER SPRING SEAT CAUSING THE SPRING TO CORRODE. THIS CORROSION MAY WEAKEN
    Bulletin Number: MI-811-2716
    SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES CONTROL MODULE'S ANALOGUE INPUTS MAY PRODUCE INVALID SIGNAL. THIS MEANS THE SOFT TOP'S CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. DIFFICULTIE
    Bulletin Number: PI1394A
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-4603A
    SAAB: ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DTCS SET IN ECM 2003-2009 SAAB. APP SENSOR DTC'S OF P2122-00, P2123-00, P2126-00, P2127-00, P2128-00, AND/OR P2138-00 IN THE ECM. THESE DTC'S MAY BE VERY INTERMITTENT AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE
    Bulletin Number: PIC-4935-E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC4935E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5050-A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
    Bulletin Number: PIC5050A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
    Bulletin Number: PIC5088F
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5389A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485B
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-50-003B
    GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
    2003 SAAB 9-5
    Bulletin Number: 000601012F
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
    Bulletin Number: 01012006
    FUEL TANK BAFFLES COMING LOOSE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 01092006
    DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03001
    A SAFETY DEFECT MAY EXIST WHERE CHANGING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN ALLOY AND STEEL WHEELS, MAY CAUSE RUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO BUILD UP ON THE MATING SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB AND CAUSE THE WHEEL BOLTS TO FATIGUE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
    Bulletin Number: 0304831
    PRODUCT CHANGES TO MY03 SPORTWAGON - MKT-03-003. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 08-089
    BUICKCADILLACCHEVROLETGMCHUMMEROLDSMOBILEPONTIACSAABSATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R
    Bulletin Number: 08089-B
    GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 100
    GARAGE DOOR OPENER PROGRAMMING. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15412
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 15412 - SECURING THE DIRECTION INDICATORS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16NA260
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
    Bulletin Number: 2102554
    NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB
    Bulletin Number: 311
    2003 RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 371843
    THE OUTSIDE AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS STAY A VERY DARK COLOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 4402425
    WITH THE SHIFT UP FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAN BE SPRINGY IN DRIVE FOR A SHORT PERIOD. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO DEALERS AND SERVICE MANAGERS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 44024263
    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPRINGINESS IN DRIVE AND JERKINESS WITH SHIFT UP. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 8312451
    LUBRICATION REPLACEMENT OF DOOR HANDLE. *EH
    Bulletin Number: PI1394A
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-4089A
    SAAB: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT FUNCTION. *PE UPDATED 5/23/11. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PIC-4935-E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC4935E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5050-A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
    Bulletin Number: PIC5050A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
    Bulletin Number: PIC5088F
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5195
    SAAB: WINDSHIELD WIPER/RADIO CONCERN AFTER IP HARNESS REPLACEMENT-KEYWORDS. HIGH SPEED WIPERS INOPERATIVE AND OR A CONCERN WITH THE RADIO OPERATION AFTER IP HARNESS REPLACEMENT. MAY COMMENT OF ADDITIONAL CONNECTORS OR OF WIRING THAT DOES
    Bulletin Number: PIP-3200A
    SAAB: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TCM, SPS PROGRAMMING ERROR APPEARS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PIT5389A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485B
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: SB-071511
    GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM
    Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-50-003B
    GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
    2003 SAAB SAAB
    Bulletin Number: 0208
    WINTER TIRE PROGRAM. *TT

     

    Recalls for 2003 Saab

    2003 SAAB 3-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:07/01/2002 - 06/30/2003
    Potential Units Affected:68654

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.

    Consequence:

    IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REDESIGNED CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    2003 SAAB 3-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:05/01/2002 - 05/31/2003
    Potential Units Affected:94377

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

    Consequence:

    OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    2003 SAAB 3-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:07/01/2002 - 06/30/2003
    Potential Units Affected:31335

    Defect Description:

    SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.

    Consequence:

    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    2003 SAAB 3-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates: -
    Potential Units Affected:12249

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING.

    Consequence:

    IF THE VEHICLE STALLS AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, IT CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    2003 SAAB 5-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:11/26/1997 - 10/10/2002
    Potential Units Affected:70726

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON THE WHEEL HUB DURING THE STEEL WHEEL USAGE. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE CONTAMINATION IS NOT REMOVED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AFTER THE TIRE CHANGE SERVICE, SOME OF THIS CONTAMINATION COULD FLAKE OR GRIND AWAY RESULTING IN REDUCED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE WHEEL TO THE HUB. OVER SEVERAL SEASONS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS REDUCED FORCE COULD RESULT IN FRACTURES DEVELOPING IN THE WHEEL BOLTS DUE TO WHEEL TO HUB MOVEMENT.

    Consequence:

    THESE FRACTURES WOULD RESULT IN WHEEL BOLT BREAKAGE, ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Action:

    OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY MAIL AND ASKED WHETHER THEY CHANGE BETWEEN STEEL AND ALLOY WHEELS. IF THEY DO ENGAGE IN THIS PRACTICE, THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE WHEELS, CLEAN ANY CONTAMINATION FROM THE WHEEL AND WHEEL HUB, AND REPLACE THE WHEELS USING NEW IMPROVED BOLTS WITH ATTACHED WASHERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    2003 SAAB 5-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:02/01/2002 - 06/30/2003
    Potential Units Affected:57389

    Defect Description:

    SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.

    Consequence:

    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    2003 SAAB 5-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:06/01/2002 - 06/30/2003
    Potential Units Affected:94377

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

    Consequence:

    OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
    2003 SAAB 5-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates: -
    Potential Units Affected:5078

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS.

    Consequence:

    OVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE WHAT VERSION IDM IS IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE IDM IF IT IS A VERSION BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 2003. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. NOTE: THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 05V399).

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