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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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Chart based on 136 repairs.
2006 Saab 9-5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 103300 mi US $300 |
Bushings |
| 149200 mi US $1600 |
Replaced tie rod |
| 157000 mi US $440 |
Power steering hose |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $430 |
Replaced trailing arm and sway bar bushings |
| 81000 mi US $561 |
rear camber issue. Known for 9-5 wagons. Was advised of rear steering knuckle bushing wear. Had rear upper and lower knuckle bushings replaced(both sides). Vehicle was sent for an alignment. Still needs shims for rear alignment issue. |
| 83500 mi US $561 |
RH front camber out of spec(-1.4). Installed front camber bolt kits (supplied). Rear Camber out of spec(LH -1.5, RH-1.6). Installed supplied rear camber shims. |
| 81300 mi US $1930 |
Left rear shim added. Bought 4 New Tires Bridgestone Potenza-RE960 P235/45 R17.  Installed new Koni FSD shocks • 9-5 rear spring spacers 15mm o $796.67  Replaced the front springs with the wrong ones • 2 new strut mounts • 2 new seals • 2 new spring supports • 2 new strut bearings o $480.52  Wheel Alignm |
| 81900 mi US $270 |
Put new correct front spring on (bought new correct front springs & back[ left back as is]) |
| 83000 mi US $90 |
Put rear shims back in. Was having a problem with rear alignment. Still have it wrong, but now know what has to be done. A 6mm and a 3mm shim behind the rear bearing will fix the sag on the back of a 9-5 wagon. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 86900 mi $1000 |
Shock absorbers were bad. Knocking sound while driving. |
| 132060 mi $200 |
Leaking high pressure power steering hose |
| 150660 mi $200 |
Front absorbers were shot |
| 161820 mi $60 |
Strut mount cracked and made clunking noise when going over bumps |
| 163680 mi $500 |
High pressure power steering hose sprang a leak. Replaced hose Steering rack was replaced. It was hard to turn, and made a loud clicking and cracking noise when turning the wheel |
| 97300 mi US $1600 |
Had to replace all struts and shocks as well as the bearings. |
| 67780 mi C $300 |
steering rod bushings |
| 52000 mi US $600 |
Replaced steering fluid pipe |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 170000 mi US $715 |
Replaced leaking power steering hydraulic hoses. |
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