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Service bulletins for the 1999 Saab 9-3

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

55 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
Recalls2024-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Vehicle Recalls
1300890092023-12-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
17-NA-0732023-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PI0281D2021-04-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
PI0281D2021-04-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
99-08-51-007F2021-04-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility — Outside Company later in this bulletin.
99-08-51-007F2021-04-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility — Outside Company later in this bulletin.
16NA2602016-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
21025542006-12-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB
29124942005-02-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE. *EH
6322004-01-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT. ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT
3812001-09-25. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF TEST BRAKE LIGHTS MESSAGE DELETED FROM SID REPLACEMENT UNITS. *TT
84522822001-09-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. ON SOME VIGGEN MODELS FROM M99 TO M01 VIN 17016680, THE OUTER BRACKETS OF THE REAR SPOILER CAN WARP, CAUSING THE SPOILER TO VIBRATE AND RATTLE. *TT
81122952001-09-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN 17004113 MAY EXHIBIT A SOFT TOP THAT MAY STOP HALFWAY DURING CLOSING OR OPENING AND THE SID UNIT SHOWS A CHECK SOFT TOP MESSAGE. *TT
2112001-06-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. TO ADDRESS AN EXTERNAL OIL OR COOLANT LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WHEN NO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR OTHER RUNNING COMPLAINTS HAVE OCCURRED. *TT
4712001-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. SUBJECT REGARDING NEW UPDATE KIT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
24822612001-04-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECALL 724 ON REPLACING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT
8112001-04-19. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. INFORMATION ON REPLACING SHEAR PINS AND LOCKING PINS ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLES. *TT
24822452000-12-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. ON CERTAIN CARS WITHIN VIN RANGES X7020001 - X7063257, THE REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CABLE MAY BE LYING TOO CLOSE TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WHICH MEANS THAT THE CABLE SHEATHING AND INSULATION CAN BE DAMAGED. *TT
2912217ED32000-12-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A STICKING CHECK VALVE FOR THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION, PRESSURIZING THE CRANKCASE, AND FORCING ENGINE OIL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND / OR THE FLOW OF COOLANT THROUGH THE TURBO UNIT MAY BE REDUCED RESULTING IN THE TEMPERATURE BECOMING SO HIGH THAT THE ENGINE OIL CRYSTALLIZES (BUILDS CARBON DEPOSITS) AROUND THE TURBINE-SIDE BEARING. *TT
64421962000-09-28. Service bulletin. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 482 REGARDING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. OTHER POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS ARE HIGH FLUID LEVEL IN THE FLUID RESERVOIR, OR THAT THE FLUID GETS ABNORMALLY WARM ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
6442196ED22000-09-28. Service bulletin. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. SUBJECT REGARDING UPDATED CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 482 ON NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. OTHER POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS ARE HIGH FLUID LEVEL IN THE FLUID RESERVOIR, OR THAT THE FLUID GETS ABNORMALLY WARM ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
81121192000-06-08. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. SOME CONVERTIBLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A TWISTED SEAT BELT(S) IN THE STRAP GUIDE. *TT
84320662000-05-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW. SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE X7020001 - X7020941 MAY EXHIBIT A CABLE TIE USED TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOW CAN BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CHAFE AGAINST THE HEADLINING. *TT
3812000-04-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPARE PARTS PROGRAMMING OF MIU. *TT

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.