One of the most common trouble codes with the Saab 9-3 is the P0171 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your car into a OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common. P0171: … Read more
P0141 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Saab 9-3. It is caused by a failure in one of the elements that heat the oxygen sensors, specifically bank 1 sensor 2, which is downstream from the catalytic converter. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Saab 9-3. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor … Read more
P0128 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code. It is triggered when your Saab 9-3‘s coolant temperature fails to reach the proper operating temperature. It’s a generic powertrain code, which means that regardless of who manufactured the vehicle, it’ll have the same meaning (1996+). 9-3 P0128 Symptoms There aren’t many symptoms with P0128, unless … Read more
P0122 is a common trouble code with the Saab 9-3. It’s an OBDII code that references issues with the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). It is relatively serious problem since it can leave your vehicle stranded or severely limited. OBDII code P0122 is a serious problem that requires serious attention. Diagnosing it can be … Read more
P0121 is a relatively common trouble code with the Saab 9-3. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it can leave your vehicle in failsafe mode. OBDII code P0121 is a serious problem that requires serious attention. Diagnosing it can … Read more
P0304 is a relatively common trouble code with any vehicle, that includes the Saab 9-3. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0304: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 4 P0304 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your 9-3. The nice thing about P0304 is that it’s a … Read more
P0457 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Saab 9-3. This code references a number that is given to you when you plug your 9-3 into a OBDII scanner. P0457 Indicates that there is a leak in the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System. It is similar to P0455 (large leak) and P0456 (small leak) … Read more
P0012 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Saab 9-3 can have VVT, and is known to develop this code. P0012 is generic, which means that it has the same definition for the 9-3 as it does on any other … Read more
P0303 is a relatively common Saab 9-3 trouble code. It stands for: P0303: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 3 P0303 should not be ignored, and can be a threat to the drivability the Saab 9-3. The nice thing about P0303 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler than P0300, … Read more