Engine Dies while Driving Or Will Crank but not Start on Saab 9-5

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Aug 5, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The direct ignition cassette can fail causing the engine to die while driving, and/or it will crank but not start. The engine may also have a rough idle and run roughly. Diagnosis may discover trouble codes for random misfires.

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