What are the worst Saab 9-3 years?

Q: What are the worst Saab 9-3 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Saab 9-3 years are 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2010, 2011.

Saab 9-3: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2010, 2011

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2011solid year30 complaints · 4 recalls 2010solid year30 complaints · 4 recalls 200943 complaints · 3 recalls 2008worst year184 complaints · 3 recalls 2007worst year155 complaints · 3 recalls 2006worst year179 complaints · 3 recalls 200595 complaints · 3 recalls 2004worst year207 complaints · 6 recalls 2003worst year212 complaints · 5 recalls 200246 complaints · 4 recalls 200183 complaints · 4 recalls 200062 complaints · 3 recalls 199980 complaints · 3 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.