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Saab 9-3 SportCombi: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 7 model years of the Saab 9-3 SportCombi on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags). 2011 has the most recall campaigns (4). 2006 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (2).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 MPG |
| 2011 | 4 | 30 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 21 MPG |
| 2010 | 4 | 30 | 0 | AIR BAGS | 22 MPG |
| 2009 | 3 | 40 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 22 MPG |
| 2008 | 3 | 40 | 1 | ENGINE | 20 MPG |
| 2007 | 3 | 40 | 0 | AIR BAGS | 21 MPG |
| 2006 | 3 | 40 | 2 | AIR BAGS | 23 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Saab 9-3 SportCombiQuestions
- Which Saab 9-3 SportCombi year has the most complaints?
- Of 7 model years of the Saab 9-3 SportCombi on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
- Which Saab 9-3 SportCombi year has the most recalls?
- 2011 has the most recall campaigns (4).
- Which Saab 9-3 SportCombi years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2012. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.