Problematic 1.9 diesel

When the ignition is switched on there is a juddering noise from the engine area. This does not happen every time. Dealership has looked at starter motor, fly wheels, even replaced battery.

Car has been into dealers on three or four times... the problem persists.

They are now saying that all cars in this series exhibit this problem.
I find this incredible in a car costing over £20 K
Have others encountered these problems

Asked on 2 September 2011 by alan mcg

Answered by Honest John

This is the most problem prone diesel engine currently fitted to any car. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/saab/9-3-2002/?secti...d

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