'03 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0 - question about airbags

[TonyRPH]

This morning I have been to look at a Saab 9-3 Linear.

The car appears to be running fine and overall condition is average.

However, an airbag warning light is on.

Now my question is, could this be a major expense with this model - or are there any known airbag issues with these?

Car is on sale for £1295 with 117k on the clock - it also requires a service apparently.

I suspect I could knock some money off - but don't want to buy trouble.

Any thoughts anyone?

[mike13]

No chance it could be the sensor under the seat?

[AdvanceRoadcraft]

There is a "known fault" with the wiring loom connector under the seat. At one time Saab even produced a 3" or so "patch" cable to lessen the strain on the connector - no longer available, I suspect. Worth unplugging and reseating to see of the fault clears after a couple of re-starts.

Worked for me (twice!) but the 3rd time I needed AirBagMan to come and clear the fault (£40 + VAT)

Of course it could be that one (or more) of the airbags is actually bu**ered.

[TonyRPH]

AdvanceRoadcraft said:

There is a "known fault" with the wiring loom connector under the seat. At one time Saab even produced a 3" or so "patch" cable to lessen the strain on the connector - no longer available, I suspect. Worth unplugging and reseating to see of the fault clears after a couple of re-starts.

Worked for me (twice!) but the 3rd time I needed AirBagMan to come and clear the fault (£40 + VAT)

Of course it could be that one (or more) of the airbags is actually bu**ered.

Buggered airbags would be quite unlikely though??