2005 Saab 9-7X Saab 9-7X 2005

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2005 Saab 9-7X repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 13 repairs.
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2005 Saab 9-7X repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Saab 9-7X

Engine not specified

Saab in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

77000 mi

US $2300
Steering broken complained about this since 40,000 miles. Problem is half fixed since it is still intermittant just like before the total break down 

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2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Saab 9-7X in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Nov 2021

162000 mi

US $800
Ball Joints 

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2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

Saab 9-7X in Michigan, United States
Sep 2008 - Oct 2013
Feb 2008

19370 mi
Hood release replaced 
Sep 2008

26900 mi
Body electrical system serviced under warranty, tail lights not working 
May 2010

45770 mi

US $450
Right front wheel bearing replaced 
Jul 2010

49500 mi

US $96
Brake pads replaced by owner 
Sep 2010

53550 mi
Door seams were bubbling (rust forming) on the inside on all doors, hood, and tailgate. Dealer repaired doors and tailgate and replaced hood under corrosion warranty. A rental car was provided for free. Repair took almost 3 weeks. 
Oct 2011

75700 mi

US $200
Thermostat failed, P0128 code 
Oct 2013

108000 mi

US $916
Wheel bearing replaced Muffler fell off. No aftermarket parts so I had to take to the dealer 
Saab 9-7X in Ohio, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013

147000 mi

US $100
A pulley in the engine was loose. It needed to be replaced. A faint knocking or whistling sound at 55+mph. Very loud at 75+mph. 
Dec 2013

150000 mi

US $2000
AWD system needed a new encoder motor. The car was "binding", and was hesitant to reverse or accelerate while turning. Flushed and replaces transfer case and differential fluids at the same time. Had to be taken to Saab dealer;GM can't do it 
Jun 2015

179000 mi

US $2000
Bearing and ball joints had to be replaced 

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2005 Saab 9-7X Repair Histories

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