Complaints
72
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Saab 9-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
Avg mileage:60,324 mi
#210 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:140,452 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:70,459 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Saab 9-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 12 | — | — | 60,324 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 1 | — | 140,452 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 70,459 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 9 | 1 | — | 61,237 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 75,099 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,324
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,452
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,459
Electrical System:Ignition
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,237
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,099
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Saab 9-3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Saab 9-3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Saab 9-3 has 72 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Module with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Saab 9-3?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Module (12 complaints, avg 60,324 mi); Airbags (10 complaints, avg 140,452 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 70,459 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Saab 9-3?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,551 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Saab 9-3?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Saab 9-3 include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Saab 9-3 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Saab 9-3 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Saab 9-3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saab 9-3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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