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Saab 9-3 problems reported in Virginia

56 of the 1,689 complaints filed about the Saab 9-3 came from Virginia, most often about the airbags.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

Complaints from Virginia

Crashes

Fires

2003

Worst model year

What failed

Airbags 9 16.1%

Electrical System 8 14.3%

Transmission & Drivetrain 6 10.7%

Suspension 4 7.1%

Engine & Cooling 4 7.1%

Seat Belts 3 5.4%

Fuel & Propulsion 3 5.4%

Lights 3 5.4%

Brakes 3 5.4%

Steering 3 5.4%

Equipment & Accessories 2 3.6%

Tires 2 3.6%

By model year

1999 9-3 4 7.1%

2000 9-3 4 7.1%

2001 9-3 1 1.8%

2002 9-3 1 1.8%

2003 9-3 20 35.7%

2004 9-3 8 14.3%

2005 9-3 1 1.8%

2006 9-3 7 12.5%

2007 9-3 7 12.5%

2008 9-3 3 5.4%

Cities reporting most

Galax 5 13.5%

Virginia Beach 4 10.8%

Arlington 4 10.8%

Falls Church 4 10.8%

Greenbay 3 8.1%

Stafford 3 8.1%

Lynchburg 3 8.1%

Alexandria 3 8.1%

Great Falls 2 5.4%

Winchester 2 5.4%

Gainesville 2 5.4%

Haymarket 2 5.4%

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