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2006 Saab 9-3 seat belts problems

Owners reported seat belts problems in 15 complaints for the 2006 Saab 9-3, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
15 7% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Two items: 1. The seatbelt failed to catch when pulled forward and would unravel and not return. The seatbelt fails to stop the passenger should there be a sudden stop. 2. Both the left and right side tail light assemblies have shorted and melted at the electrical connection.

Reported at 90,000 miles, May 2013 Fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. While parked, the front driver side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure of what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported at 90,000 miles, April 2015

Other problems reported for the 2006 Saab 9-3

Seat belts problems in other years

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Seat belts problems across all Saab models