Engine Dies while Driving Or Will Crank but not Start: Saab 9-5 Engine & Powertrain

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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Saab 9-5 vehicles with this problem

11 model years affected

Average mileage: 137,123 miles

(54,000 - 280,000)

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

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

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