2006 SAAB 9-3 Vector 1.9 diesel
Summary:
Most unreliable car I have ever owned
Faults:
In-Warranty: front doors rattled.
In-Warranty handbrake failed - charged for re-adjustment, told it was not part of the warranty.
July 2009 (1 month out of warranty) - handbrake failed, linkage replaced, cost £282.89. Mileage 42,439.
December 2009 - gear shift mechanism seized. New mechanism fitted, cost £363.40. Mileage 47,478.
February 2010 - Fly wheel broke, damaging clutch slave cylinder. Being repaired as I write. Estimate cost of repair £1200.
General Comments:
Very unreliable mechanics.
Appears to be designed to fail after the warranty period.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 19th February, 2010
28th Mar 2012, 14:36
Too many Vauxhall / GM parts.