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2006 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 136 repairs.
2006 Saab 9-5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 97960 mi | Parasitic Battery Drain. If vehicle left >48 hours dead battery. Appears to be radio amplifier drawing current after key removed. Still working to clear. Suspect is related to ignition cylinder as radio continues to work with key removed. |
| 98360 mi C $100 |
Identified that cause of Battery drain was not parasitic drain. It was caused by a bad cell in the battery. Replaced battery & all OK (old battery 3 years old) |
| 146000 mi US $700 |
Front Passenger Window Lift assembly replaced. |
| 59000 mi US $50 |
high beam failure - orange relay replaced under CPO |
| 61000 mi | AC/fan shuts off intermittently. Have not repaired yet. |
| 63000 mi | fan cutting out - heater control head and relay replaced under warranty |
| 155200 mi US $600 |
Replace heater control valve. |
| 41000 mi | Replacement of shorted out front sensor for the dratted self leveling headlights (under warranty). |
| 49900 mi | Replacement of DIC, usually needs replacement at 60000 miles. This one at 50000. Also had brake fluid replaced. (DIC was under warranty, brake fluid not.) |
| 86000 mi | Electric gas door lock, will be replaced under warranty |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 64000 mi US $634 |
Had new Xenon Bulbs put in. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 140120 mi €900 |
Driver side headlight failure. Had to take to dealer to program headlight ballast ($480), replace light, and program the auto leveler. In addition, they fixed a "wiring issue" which added 1 hour labor. All in, about $900. |
| 71000 mi | Replaced window regulator |
| 109300 mi $120 |
AC fan was shutting off intermittently. Non of the AC Panel buttons could restart the fan, and the fan will turn back on automatically when it felt like it. Turn out to be the Fan Control Unit or Fan Resistor pack that was faulty. |
| 121580 mi $70 |
Changed battery after 1.5 years of usage. Maintenance free type DIN66L. |
| 128940 mi $400 |
Alternator bearing seized, pulley was dislodged, serpentine belt came loose. |
| 132060 mi $200 |
Changed outside temperature sensor |
| 156240 mi $100 |
AC compressor had to be changed. Was not providing sufficient pressure. Had a weak battery symptom. Replaced battery |
| 163680 mi $500 |
AC Expansion valve was stuck and caused the AC to not blow cold air. Replaced valve and filter drier. |
| 58060 mi C $170 |
Xenon headlight had burned out. Bulb was replaced and headlight is working fine. |
| 78000 mi US $140 |
replace battery |
| 52000 mi US $600 |
Battery replaced. 4 years old. |
| 65000 mi US $1700 |
electrical relays replaced. 60000 mile service |
| 45880 mi | Problem with audio controller on steering wheel |
| 58880 mi C $300 |
Thermometer gauge and thermometer sensor |
| 64360 mi C $725 |
Electronic Control Unit or Ballast which controls the HID headlamps failed. Ballast parts, one for each headlamp, HID lights and labour all total the cost. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 114000 mi £350 |
Car starts intermittently on key switch transponder failed |
| 116300 mi £100 |
Full beam wouldn't work so failed MOT. Bulb fine so electrical fault checked back to dry joint on a relay that needed welding/soldering. £100 was more than I was expecting of a bulb for £5. Full beam light didn't display. Now fixed. |
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