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2006 Saab 9-2X repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 36 repairs.
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2006 Saab 9-2X repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

Saab 9-2X in Oregon, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

108000 mi

US $55
Torn CV boot - typical Subaru problem; replaced axle 
Saab 9-2X in Massachusetts, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2018
Jul 2016

76000 mi

US $67
Replaced clutch and flywheel, abnormal wear due to teaching a friend how to drive manual transmission New front inner CV boots, old ones were ruptured. 
Jul 2017

79000 mi

US $2000
Power steering pump and rack. Used new subaru parts 
Saab 9-2X in Texas, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
Jan 2015

105000 mi

US $1000
Head gasket leaking 

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2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

Saab 9-2X in New York, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

217000 mi

US $10
H1 bulb 
May 2018

218000 mi

US $35
exhaust 
Saab 9-2X in Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 2012 - Sep 2017
Jun 2013

74400 mi

C $150
The lower retaining pin had sheared on the front left (passenger) brake caliper. Both pins were repaired and the driver's side was checked which was fine. 
Jul 2013

74900 mi

C $494
Check Engine code PO420 came on. Had to replace front oxygen sensor which needed extra time to extract old part. 
Oct 2013

77800 mi
Replaced Catalytic converter under Federal emissions warranty 
Mar 2014

81840 mi

C $230
The power steering pump assembly broke several bolts and the misalignment destroyed both belts. New bolts, and new belts for the steering and alternator were replaced and the fluid topped up. 
Jun 2014

82460 mi

C $240
Replaced both oil pressure sensors on both heads of the engine 
Aug 2014

85840 mi

C $40
Replaced both low beam bulbs. The Daylight Running Lights use the low beams at 50 % load which shortens the life of the bulb. 
Mar 2015

97340 mi

C $690
Idler pulley broke and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2015

100880 mi

C $100
Had to rewire dome light because LED dome light shorted out and melted the dome light switch 
Nov 2015

104400 mi

C $150
A/C compressor worn out. Will replace in spring 2016. 
Jul 2016

112420 mi

C $230
Replace A/C Compressor and recharged system Replaced rusted exhaust pipe and hangers. Mechanic didn't have enough time to also do this on the previous trip. 
Oct 2016

113960 mi

C $1000
The car needed a rear strut  new front driver's side half axle 
Jun 2017

42160 mi

C $100
Needed a refrigerant recharge 
Saab 9-2X in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010 Particularly in very cold weather when driven first time in the morning, after sitting in cold all night, radio made loud screeching "feedback" noise for about 2 minutes, then would right itself, except for slight background hum. Charger broken. 
Saab 9-2X in Florida, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2016
May 2014

51700 mi

US $1500
Imput shaft seal on the transmission gave out. Case had to be taken apart to if it. Ended up putting in a used 5MT at half the cost of fixing the seal. 
Saab 9-2X in Maryland, United States
Jan 2009 - Nov 2011
Oct 2009

79000 mi
Replaced catalytic converter under Federal Emissions Warranty. I am unsure what this would have cost if I were over 80K miles and not eligible for warranty repair. Replaced Catalytic Converter under Federal Emissions Warranty. I am unsure what this would have cost if I were over 80K miles and not eligible for warranty repair. 
Jan 2011

97000 mi

US $450
Car had squealing from power steering pump. Indy shop replaced the aux. belt, but determined the power steering pump was bad. They ordered parts and gave me the car back until they were received. I paid fo rhte part in advance. Power steering pump was still whining a little. The part had already been ordered, so once it was received I returned to the shop to have it installed. 

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2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

Saab 9-2X in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - May 2019
Oct 2015

75620 mi

C $150
noisy power steering, had o-ring in power steering pump and a hose replaced 
Nov 2015

77500 mi

C $160
power steering noise when car was cold, belt was rubbing on a bolt, had belt and bolt replaced 
Sep 2016

98580 mi

C $2900
Cylinder head needed to be replaced due to a crack and cylinder timing issues, had timing belt and head gasket also replaced. 
Saab 9-2X in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Mar 2018
Sep 2011

58280 mi

C $400
Driver's side mirror cracked - cause unknown 
Jun 2012

68820 mi

C $57
Seized tail-gate release. 
Oct 2012

72840 mi
Seized tail-gate. 
Apr 2016

106520 mi

C $460
Automatic transmission shifter cable failed. 
Apr 2017

113460 mi

C $500
Front brakes and rotors. Power Steering Belt. 

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