The third brake light and/or license plate light may fail on Saab 9-3

Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The third brake light and/or license plate lamp may fail due to wiring damaged from rubbing on the trunk lid handle. Our technicians tell us the repair involves correcting the damaged wiring and isolating the connectors so they do not contact the trunk lid handle.

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Saab 9-3 vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

Average mileage: 144,589 miles

(123,564 - 161,205)

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