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Saab 93

2004–2008 only

771 classified complaints 3 recalls

2004–2008 Saab 93 models have 771 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 89,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Saab 93 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1999–2003

2004–2008

2009–2011

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 376 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles. 2.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Coil and leaf springs · Suspension 86 complaints

Median onset: 68,716 miles.

More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 60 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 40 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 35 complaints

Median onset: 84,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 32 complaints

Median onset: 69,827 miles. 3.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 28 complaints

Median onset: 95,112 miles.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 22 complaints

Median onset: 91,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Saab 93 report for every year and full specs/safety data.