2001 Saab 9-5 Saab 9-5 2001

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2001 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (1%)

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2001 Saab 9-5 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

141360 mi Also needed brake cables for $400. 
151280 mi

C $120
Spongy brakes traced to fluid leak from rusted brake line. Rusted part was cut out and replaced with new line. No problems since then. 

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2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

71000 mi

US $140
replaced brake booster 
152500 mi

US $180
TCS subsystem on Saab is failing, causing all of the dash lamps to light, and the speedometer to stop functioning. the ABS/TCS module had to be replaced. 

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2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

157700 mi

US $75
ABS control module 

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2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

79000 mi

US $2400
Replaced brake booster and vacuum hoses. 
87000 mi

US $300
The bolt which attaches the brake dust cover had come out and needed to be replaced. Had to replace the wheel bearing in the process. 

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2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

95500 mi

US $718
ABS controller failure. Symptom was ABS, BRAKE, TCS and lights on dash, and inoperative speedometer. 

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2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

151280 mi Have had repeated loosening of the Left brake caliper mounting bolts . This time i put locking compound on the threads and lock washers on the bolts and slightly over torqued them to make sure they will not loosen again. 

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2001 Saab 9-5 Brake Problems

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