Faults:

Handbrake failed twice.

Sunroof serviced 3 times still works intermittently (doesn't always close).

Excess paint chipping on hood.

Odometer and speedometer stopped working while driving.

Break failure, pedal sank to floor.

Steering column locked while driving and turning across oncoming traffic. Restarting car cleared the problem (?)

Low Oil pressure warning.

10-20 various warning messages.

Door handle color fade.

SID (on-screen display) failure had to be replaced.

On-star was flaky and intermittent.

Seat belt safety recall.

6th CD slot doesn't work on really cold days.

Break squealing.

General Comments:

Exceptional performance/luxury for money.

Most unreliable car I've ever owned. Has a total of 60+ days in service in just over 1.5 years of ownership.

Excellent headrests.

It appeared that service struggled with this car due to having to work on a new make/model that was unfamiliar to them.

If a part was required, had to wait up to 7 days for it to arrive from Sweden.

Tried to get it declared a lemon and a decent trade-in from manufacturer. Denied, told the car was still under warranty.

Faults:

I have mostly had electronic problems with this car. Things like the OnStar system malfunctioing 5 times, windows refusing to roll up all the way in auto mode.

The second problem is the minor noises which started when this car was new. On high base all the door panels would buzz. I had to take it in to the dealer 4 times before they ironed out the kinks.

The audio system in this car is quite weak. Even with the upgraded 150W, 13 speaker system the base is quite lacking.

General Comments:

The turbo lag is almost non existent. The pickup is awesome and this is a very fun 4 door sports sedan to drive.

The bucket seats are very comfortable and the bolstering on the side can be adjusted, which is very nice for a heavy guy like me.

The trunk space is the biggest in this class making this a great touring vehicle.

Faults:

Within the first 1500 miles, the emergency brake froze up in cold weather. Fixed under warranty.

Stereo system, specifically the CD changer, has been replaced twice due to skipping and freezing up.

At 20,500 miles the front suspension needed major work due to crunching and popping noises. Dealership was unable to give me specifics regarding the cause.

All door exterior door handles had to be replaced in the first year due to serious fading.

Power sunroof will, often, not close all of the way with the on-touch feature. There is an override by holding down the power window lock button along with the sunroof button, but Saab has no permanent fix yet.

Amplifier (under drivers seat) has been replaced twice due to noise distortion. This has been fixed under warranty.

Drivers side window has, twice, fallen into the door while driving.

General Comments:

On the negative, I was surprised by all of the quirky little issues I had with this vehicle within the first two years I've owned it. Window not staying on track, sunroof not closing, parking break freezing up... All of these issues would have been palatable had the dealership been a little more accommodating (and nicer) during my numerous visits. When I go in there, I get the "what's the problem now" treatment and am quickly shuffled to the Enterprise Rental office where I'm given, not another Saab, but whatever little Pontiac Grand Am they can scrape together.

On the positive, I've really grown to like the cars performance in the mountains (I live in Denver) and the way that it handles weather conditions. There is some lag with the turbo off the line, but when it kicks in, it really pays you back. The interior seems to be made of sturdy materials, and none of the breakable items (knobs, cup holders) have disappointed me yet.