Consumer Complaint Detail
SAAB / 9-3 CONVERTIBLE / 2001
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007106855 | Incident Date: Feb, 03 2007 |
| Consumer's City: LAKE ORION | Consumer's State: MI |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Model Name: 9-3 CONVERTIBLE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: YS3DF78K317 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 23 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 30 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving on expressway, motor failed due to lack of oil circulation brought on by plugging of oil pump intake screen from degradation of oil, due to design of saab 9/3 that cooks oil in turbocharger and catalytic converter directly beneath oil pan. contributing factors long oil change interval, (10,000 saab recommendation), vehicle had 8,000 miles since last oil change. also -3*f temperature further impeded oil circulation. complete engine failure resulted. vehicle disabled. engine shortblock was replaced at dealership |