2006 Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006

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2006 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 387 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2006 Saab 9-3.

2006 Saab 9-3 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (76%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Saab 9-3

Engine not specified

38000 mi Driver's lumbar support failed. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Windshield fluid nozzle. 
84000 mi

US $234
lumbar support broke 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD

27000 mi Lumbar support in driver's seat broke. 
40000 mi Door hinge element came loose in driver and passenger front doors. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

21000 mi Check engine light came on, vehicle continued to operate normally. Dealer diagnosed problem as faulty seal on gas cap. Replaced gas cap during the same appointment and successfully resolved issue. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

65000 mi Rear hatch would not latch. Repair estimated at $270. Traded without repair. 
179000 mi

US $35
Inside door release of drivers door was in operable. Replaced broken door release cable. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

23000 mi a high pitched intermittent noise possible linked to the brakes or throttle is heard but not located and fixed; told to come back and leave the car if it gets worse.  
26000 mi

US $100
dealer test drove the car ~10 miles could not replicate 
26000 mi Dealer replaced front struts, front emblem, glove box button was pealing, replaced coolant tank with larger one (recall)  
19000 mi Puddle of pink fluid on garage floor several days after scheduled maint. No fluids low, shop found no leaks. 
71000 mi The transmission linkage for the wiper system broke. Part ordered from Saab and installed by owner for $112. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD

90000 mi

US $550
80k maintenance, tire rotation, windshield washer nozzle replacement 
10000 mi coolant expansion bottle leaked when engine heats up replaced by dealer 
2000 mi Light sensing "ball" on the middle of the top of the dash had glue all over it 
14000 mi Manual Shift knob fell off. Peeling rubber from glovebox release button. 
60000 mi

US $20
Hood mounted washer sprayers stopped working. They had come apart under the hood. 
11000 mi Surge cap replaced replace gearshifter knob - comes off 
12000 mi Installed bushing on gear shifter assembly Surge tank leaking - tank replaced 
53000 mi Window regulator rollers replaced - right front window 
90700 mi rubber cover of key has failed 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

48020 mi

C $50
Window washer hose came off fitting 
115800 mi

US $55
Windshield washer fluid was leaking out through one of the hood jets. Was replaced, resolved issue. 
135000 mi

US $396
The blower motor for the heat/ac I had applied grease to stop squealing two months ago. It returned in October, so had the motor replaced before it failed and left me without heat or ac. 
160000 mi

US $60
Washer jets leaking on hood - removed and replaced with a new set of washer jets. 
10000 mi defective rear seat belts. new belts had to be ordered. took 4 hours to replace seat belts. Initial dealer response was they could not find the problem. That caused another trip. 
83000 mi

US $90
Drivers side windshield squirter clogged, replaced. 
95000 mi

US $299
Windshield wiper linkage broken. Linkage replaced with new assembly. 
92000 mi

US $90
Windshield wiper motor failure 
96000 mi

US $40
Wiper transmission. 
107800 mi

US $160
Windshield wiper transmission. Replaced 
130000 mi

US $300
Replace two more failing door lock mechanisms. Parts getting hard to find new. 
9000 mi rear seat belts lock up spuriously. Replacements ordered, installed a month later rear seat belts lock up spuriously. Replacements ordered, installed a month later 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

15000 mi Rear seatback latches hard. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder manual 2WD

4000 mi coolant leak 

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2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

33000 mi Broken trunk liner clip. 
36000 mi Lt Rear seatbelt would not retract. 
140000 mi

US $5
Passenger side mirror glass came loose from its backing. Was noticed before glass completely detached, so was able to remedy prior to glass falling and breaking on its own. Glass was completely removed, backing cleaned, and re-adhered using RTV silicon adhesive. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

24000 mi Rubber covering over key/remote deteriorated. Dealer replaced the key/remote. 

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2006 Saab 9-3 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

60000 mi

US $150
Seat belt not retracting. Cleaned housing 

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