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2008 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (59%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (12%)

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2008 Saab 9-5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
Jul 2018 142000 mi	Check engine error code P0300 - engine misfire caused engine surging. Engine would nearly conk out at stop lights or when idle.

Saab 9-5 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Nov 2011 44777 mi	Inaccurate fuel gauge. Distance To Empty (DTE) showing near empty when four US gallons remain. After three warranty trips to the dealer the problem remains.
Aug 2014 80000 mi US $1100	Replaced throttle body.
Jul 2016 104000 mi US $1075	Replaced two windows smashed by a thief: front passenger and rear windshield.
Oct 2017 125895 mi US $450	Vacuum hose disconnected, engine stopped running suddenly.
Jun 2018 131000 mi US $35	Rear hatch struts wore out and would not hold up the hatch. Replaced with new struts.

Saab 9-5 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
Nov 2017 83080 mi C $130	check engine light on. Diagnosed large evaporator leak. Replaced purge valve
May 2018 91760 mi C $168	Car running cool. Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat.
Jan 2022 119040 mi C $700	Replaced throttle body

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Saab 9-5 in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2017 49000 mi US $323	Heater bypass valve replacement
Nov 2017 52000 mi US $632	Valve cover gasket replacement
May 2018 56000 mi US $633	Ignition cassette replacement
May 2019 63437 mi US $265	TMP Sensor replacement
Jul 2021 73217 mi US $150	Bypass valve

Saab 9-5 in Maine, United States - Oct 2011
Aug 2011 30500 mi	Check and repair driver's side flickering xenon headlight.
Oct 2011 33500 mi US $150	Replace entire passenger side headlight assembly due to sticking high beam flapper. Headlight leveling system faulty. Found and replaced bad front leveling sensor.