Saab 9000 Engine problems by year

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled then the alarm activated. After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not seen by a mechanic.

1996 Saab 9000 aero rear-ended an izuzu rodeo. Damage to the rodeo was almost unnoticeable. Saab engine however erupted into flames and was a total loss. A factory certified technician less than 30 days prior to fire had serviced saab. Response from saab customer service - the issue did not concern saab and was between my insurance company and me. Was told by saab that insurance company would subrogate the claim if they thought it was worthwhile. Insurance company (metlife) commented that loss was not large...

Engine died in a 7 year-old car with approximately 45,000 miles. *Ak

Problems with abs on a 1997 saab 9000 cs.*Mr the abs ecm unit was replaced at 45900, at 55393 most of the brake system had to be replaced, the consumer believed that this type of brake work should not occur at such low mileage, also the exhaust system and radiator had to be replaced. *Jb *nm

The dealer replaced the transmission four times in the past two years. *Ak the vehicle had to be driven manually and stayed in 4th gear. The mechanic found an internal transmission problem. The rear brake pads were worn, the transmission oil pump was worn out, the hazards did not work when the weather was hot, but worked with the a/c it did not work. *Scc the muffler was replaced, the drive belt and pulleys were replaced, the rear brake rotors were out of specification and the brake pads were worn, the seat heater light switch was replaced, the oil pump was worn out *jb

The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *Ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned), and there was a whining noise. The second incident happened while the consumer was driving and the transmission did not shift properly (had to drive back manually/the mechanic found an internal problem), the vehicle stayed in fourth gear, and had to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission. The rear brake pads had worn out. *Scc. The seat heater light was...

Vehicle was at dealership for brake repair. Mechanic noticed 3 engine mounts had to be replaced.*Ak

Saab customer assist ctr declined all form of assistance. No safety defect listed in the summary. *Ak

The vehicle has been in and out of the shop since I purchased it in dec. Is there any other complaints recorded about this car. No safety defect listed in the summary. *Ak

This is the second time for the same pulley/ball bearing to fail. It first happened during the third year of operation; approx 30 000 miles. I'm stationed in vienna, austria.

Casting plug on water pump failed resulting in leakage.

Timing chain broke when driving down the road at 35 mph.

While driving at 35 mph, without prior warning, while going over a bridge vehicle died out and lost power. Vehicle has been in the shop three times for repair work, and dealer can't determine the problem. *Ak

Cooling fan relay burned out melting the relay fuse box located under the hood.

ENGINE FIRE.