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The Trouble With Saab Transmissions

Transmission issues make up roughly 4% of all Saab owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by 9-5 owners.

The complaint we hear about most often is transmission failure in the 2001 9-5.

Where Transmission Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

  • 2001 9-5 transmission failure 1 (100%)
  • 2003 9-3 Transmission failure 1 (100%)
  • 2005 9-2X shuddering 1 (100%)
  • 1996 900 transmission just quits pulling 1 (100%)

Worst Models

  • 9-5 1 (100%)
  • 9-3 1 (100%)
  • 900 1 (100%)
  • 9-2X 1 (100%)
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