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Saab 93

2008 only

214 classified complaints 2 recalls

2008 Saab 93 have 214 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 52,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 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.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 83 complaints

Median onset: 52,500 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 46 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 29 complaints

Median onset: 87,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 97,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Coil and leaf springs · Suspension 11 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 100,050 miles.

More common in older model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 6 complaints

Median onset: 65,780 miles.

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

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 74,653 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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 2008 model year. See the full Saab 93 report for every year and full specs/safety data.