Saab 9-3 electrical system problems by year
188 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 12 9-3 model years. The most reported year is 2003 with 46 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 9-3 | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 9-3 | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2008 9-3 | 11 | 6% | — | |
| 2007 9-3 | 12 | 8% | 50,500 mi | |
| 2006 9-3 | 13 | 7% | 40,000 mi | |
| 2005 9-3 | 9 | 9% | — | |
| 2004 9-3 | 13 | 6% | 53,500 mi | |
| 2003 9-3 | 46 | 22% | 61,000 mi | |
| 2002 9-3 | 14 | 38% | 74,100 mi | |
| 2001 9-3 | 23 | 39% | 60,000 mi | |
| 2000 9-3 | 23 | 46% | 71,600 mi | |
| 1999 9-3 | 22 | 34% | 76,105 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.