2003 saab 9 3 se convertible manual transmission problems

Search from 229 saab 9 3 cars for sale, including a used 1999 saab 9 3 viggen hatchback, a used 2000 saab 9 3 viggen hatchback, and a used 2001 saab 9 3 viggen convertible. This is the last of the real saabs and the final year of production for these increasingly hard to find cars. Im having trouble getting my manual transmission saab into reverse. Hay ya, i have a saab 9 3 2002 convertible too, i have the same problem, when i operate the opening button, the vertical hood opens up and the soft top doesnt fold back words so the verticle one opens, i literally push manually and then it operates ok, and i personally thinks its slow, could you please help me, how i could fix this. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 8 2003 93 models nationwide. A saab mechanic told me to have the auto gearbox oil change. Saab 93 owners have reported 19 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category.

The biggest cause of saab transmission problems is coolant leaking into the transmission fluid through the transmission cooler in the radiator. The valueprice of this model is amazing as a used vehicle. Genuine saab hydraulic abs unit 93 2006201193185682 saab replacement style alternator 93 2003200412755484 120amp, manual saab oem acc climate control panel. View and download saab 2003 9 3 owners manual online. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. Aug 22, 2015 the question is so broad as to be nearly unanswerable.

It is not to be confused with the saab 93, pronounced ninety three, which was a car produced by saab from 1955 to 1960. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of saab 9 3 based on all problems reported for the 9 3. My 2003 saab 93 convertible is a very reliable, comfortable, wellbuilt automobile. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement. If you put it in third gear using manual selection there is no drive at all. To see how frequently saab 9 3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Used saab 93 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. In this vid i talk about the 5 most common mechanical issues you may find when looking to purchase or when owning a saab 93.

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of saab 9. Saab convertibles for sale used cars on oodle classifieds. The question is so broad as to be nearly unanswerable. Owners manual for a 2003 saab 93 convertible fixya. Today i bring you guys 8 common problems with the 20032011 saab 93, focusing mainly on the b207r. The saab 93 was launched in 1997 for the 1998 model year. In this video, i analyze the system to diagnose the problem. This example is in amazing original condition and has just 67k original accident free carfax certified miles since new. I used to drive 80 miles every day and now i drove about 15, without any big problems. Other vehicles using this platform included the opel vectra and cadillac bls. Access a large inventory of quality used 2003 saab 93 transmissions online. Saab 2004 93 convertible had same problem, in the boot right hand side, behind the removable panel there is.

If a saab 93 convertible were nearly three times as stiff, it would be the 2004 93 convertible you see here, a whole lot nicer and betterbehaved machine than. Saab 93 transmission problems and repair descriptions at. A welldocumented and wellknown issue with the saab 93 built between 2003 2011 is harsh shifting from the 6speed automatic transmission, and slight. What are some common issues with the saab 93, regardless of. If you have more additions to the list, live them down below in the. Our 2003 saab 93 transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Our list of 21 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 saab 93.

Search preowned 2003 saab 9 3 listings to find the best local deals. Saabs last owners, national electric vehicle sweden nevs were. I bought my 2001 9 3 base new and it was hit by a big truck at 46k. My 2003 saab 9 3 convertible is a very reliable, comfortable, wellbuilt automobile. For a country covered in snow and ice for much of the years its surprising that sweden is a maker of convertibles, but saab has been one of the main players in the ragtop. The saab 9 3 is a compact executive car produced by the swedish automaker saab automobile. The saab 93 is a compact executive car that was originally developed and manufactured by the swedish automaker saab the 93 was first based on the gm2900 platform and subsequently changed to the gm epsilon platform. Find replacement parts and upgrades for your 2003 saab 93.

What are the things to be checked before the new transmission is fitted. This webpage contains 2003 saab 9 3 owners manual pdf used by saab garages, auto repair shops, saab dealerships and home mechanics. To see how frequently saab 93 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Issues are widely different in the og93 and the newer version. The manual 6 speed transmission is very responsive and turbo lag is very minimal. With this saab 9 3 workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by saab garages and mechanics from. As a new saab fan, are there differences between the 2 years i have heard that the 2003 convertible did not make as many changes as the 2004. My 2003 93 turbo convertible broke the drive belt, and before i could get to a. Apply the handbrake, engage p and start the engine. Saab 93 automatic transmission, fluid level check adjust. There are few things more enjoyable in life than driving a ragtop like the saab 93 on a sunny summer day. Workshop repair and service manuals saab all models free online.

Automatic transmission problems bit old but worked great other than the car jumping a bit from cold when you first put it into drive. The dealer says that there is a known problem with the 2003 9. Saab 9 3 owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. View and download saab 2003 93 owners manual online. The top would no longer go down so we took out the motor and put in more hydraulic answered by a verified saab mechanic. Slipping and hard shifts from automatic transmission. Jul 17, 2017 this 2002 saab 9 3 has leaked out the hydraulic fluid for the convertible top. Saab 9 3 owners have reported 19 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Saab transmission on a 2003 93 arc is being replaced with a used unit. The worst complaints are chip in key went out very expensive fix, electrical system, and electrical system. The saab 9 3 was launched in 1997 for the 1998 model year.

As for your particular vehicle, i owned a 2003 saab 93 convertible for 5 years. Genuine saab hydraulic abs unit 9 3 2006201193185682 saab replacement style alternator 9 3 2003 200412755484 120amp, manual saab oem acc climate control panel. It is manufactured with various petrol engines and 2. With chiltons online doityourself saab 93 repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2003 saab 93 repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2003 93, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines. This 2002 saab 9 3 has leaked out the hydraulic fluid for the convertible top. The saab 93 was launched in 1997 for the 1998 model year essentially as a rebadged second generation saab 900 19941997 model, and succeeded by a redesigned 93 for the 2003 model year. The 9 3 is saab s only model, offered as a saloon, and will be available in three different body styles. As a saab enthusiast, ill attempt to answer the question based on my experience. This 2002 saab 93 has leaked out the hydraulic fluid for the convertible top.

We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the saab 9 3 in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. The 93 is saabs only model, offered as a saloon, and will be available in three different body styles. Our list of 21 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 saab 9 3. Dealer fixed both times, but transmission still slipped and i feared driving it. With this saab 93 workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by saab garages and mechanics from. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Saab 900 and 93 19942003 automatic transmission problems. Models within the pricerange are mid90s and have done about 200,000km. I spent a lot of time finding information on this and. The worst complaints are chip in key went out very expensive fix, electrical system, and. The dealer took it in again and had their transmission specialist drive and inspect it.

In 2003 models, the standard manual transmission was a 5speed gearbox with the 6speed a. When winter becomes a fast fading memory convertible owners drop their tops and let the sun shine in. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. If necessary, top up with fluid to dipstick level cold. Saab 93 fuel gauge reading empty fuel level sensor. The worst complaints are electrical, suspension, and transmission problems. Our list of 20 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 saab 93. We have 108 saab 93 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 30 1owner cars, and 6 personal use cars.