turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
109000 mi US $800 |
Replace AC compressor |
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
82000 mi US $100 |
right front xenon bulb assembly, only high beam was working. Purchased two bulbs only (no ballast) and found video on youtube for removing bulbs from both headlights, put in new bulbs, worked beautifully. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
15180 mi $1700 |
A/C compressor did not start. Low on coolant medium, refilled 365 g. |
17980 mi $4232 |
AC compressor disd not start due to low coolant medium/leak. Replaced 3 gaskets/o-rings and refilled medium and oil. |
19430 mi $18000 |
A/C system still leaking, replaced two valves and recharged. OEM P/N 3041827 and 13122149 |
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
66600 mi US $1000 |
Any disconnection in power to instrument cluster caused tachometer needle to reset to readings other than zero. Was finally reading 3500 rpm with the engine stopped. Speedometer was also inaccurate, reading ~10mph too low. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
11598 mi | Repaired poor wiring in failed right rear tail light. |
37000 mi US $20 |
Burned out harness connecting the passenger side headlight. Direct connection made by the mechanic. |
116000 mi | Burned out headlight |
51000 mi US $300 |
Airbag sensor and seat belt sensor stopped working. Mechanic unable to fix it. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
37000 mi US $100 |
Error message regarding ignition on information center. Diagnosed as faulty body module which was reset. Worked for a while but messages returned since. |
55000 mi US $2000 |
Drivers side window motor replaced. |
Engine not specified
21080 mi | Drivers front window rolling up then back down; would not go all the way up unless X button was held down. Dealer reset pinch protection software with scan tool |
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
22000 mi | Alarm system malfunction. Entire rear window required replacement under warranty. |
75000 mi US $1500 |
The driver's door and passenger side rear door solenoid locking modules required replacement (would not lock and unlock with the keyfob) |
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
40900 mi US $300 |
Back right LED circuit board went bad. Replaced circuit board inside back right taillight assembly, which corrected issue. |
75000 mi US $182 |
Replaced Xenon (HID) headlight |
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
15810 mi C $300 |
Found the sunroof not working when test drove it in a used car dealer. They thought it was the motor, but after replacing the motor the problem remained. They finally replaced the module, problem solved. |
41000 mi | Battery died. |
72300 mi | Air conditioning speed working, don't remember issue but it works be like a $800+ repair diet or labor from accessing parts. I didn't get it fixed. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
46000 mi | Chimes |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
71780 mi | Weak battery. Replaced with a new one. |
73780 mi | Door module failure. Driver side. |
85020 mi C $250 |
Fuel level sending unit failed. Mechanic broke the fuel pump while replacing the unit, so he changed the fuel pump too. |
110360 mi C $950 |
Alternator replaced with a new one.rnNew brake rotors ands pads-front. |
113860 mi | -fuel level sending unit defective, replaced with a new one . Poorly designed fuel level unit seems problematic-i already replaced the unit less than two years ago. |
120900 mi C $950 |
A/c compressor shot. Replaced with a new one. Recharge and maintenance of a/c. |
53000 mi US $175 |
Left front Tire Pressure Sensor |
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
18000 mi | Cruise control engaging on its own when driving on highway. |
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
32300 mi | The ambient light sensor that automatically controls the headlights went out. A new one is ordered, and it should take less than a day to fix. |
53500 mi US $970 |
Battery kept on dying and after diagnosis of entire electrical no leach was found and alternator was not charging the battery |
23560 mi | Battery faulty - replaced under warranty. |
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
17000 mi | Speedometer is off by 3 or 4 mph (over) at highway speeds compared to my gps. Dealer said he ran my car next to another car and they both said same speed. I think the gps is accurate. |
71300 mi US $930 |
Driver rear window needs new regulator. |
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
40000 mi | Rain sensing wiper module needs replacement. Part is on order for past three weeks. |
65000 mi | When filling the tank with gas the gas gauge reads empty when it is full. When partially full in reads correctly. Called dealer. Waiting for GM to decide on warranty. |
34300 mi US $1200 |
Replaced dead battery |
87000 mi US $75 |
Gas gage intermittently goes to empty even when there is fuel in the car. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
32000 mi | A/C was not blowing cold after a month of ownership. Took up to 10 minutes before the air would get cold. Dealer recharged under warranty. Door speakers were blown, dealer replaced them under warranty. Appears to be a common problem with these cars. |
61000 mi | The battery failed after 2 years. I bought a dura last platinum battery with AGM (absorbed glass mat) technology hoping it would last longer that 2 years. Replaced free under 3 year free replacement warranty. |
73200 mi US $95 |
Bose amplifier partially failed. Replaced with a used Bose amp. Less than a 1 hour repair. |
78820 mi C $700 |
Rebuilt AC compressor installed |
89900 mi C $230 |
The fuel gauge sender failed, indicating an empty tank when over half full. This is a known common failure in this model. |
93000 mi C $160 |
No crank. Inspected the battery, which turned out to be the factory original. I purchased and installed a new 5 Year Warranty battery. |
124514 mi C $1345 |
Change AC evaporator and expansion valve, leak test and recharge. |
96300 mi US $730 |
Drivers side power lock module failed |
106000 mi US $250 |
AC warm |
18000 mi | Brake light malfunction |
19000 mi | Two brake light bulbs had to be replaced because they stopped working. My experience is that it took more than 10m due to the assembly being a bit difficult to take apart etc. |
21300 mi | Pinch mechanism for power window out of alignment prevented driver window from closing completely. Re-calibration in less than one hour fixed problem. |
39100 mi US $600 |
replaced control unit for windows on drivers door. system was failing and erratic. |
94000 mi US $650 |
Changed fuel level sensor. |
109000 mi US $150 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System - master system fault. No parts replaced. Reprogrammed master module. It took three trips but it is finally working without a fault. |
111000 mi US $10 |
Remote FOB battery was low. This resulted in Random faults in the security system when unlocking or starting the car. Random faults such as steering wheel lock, or the doors would not unlock would occur. My mechanic instructed me to change the FOB batteries, then start the car at least 5 times with each fob to re-initialize the FOB with the security computer. After that I was to reset the computer by pulling the NEG battery cable for several minutes. The fix worked, all faults cleared and both FOBs function normally without fault. |
41000 mi | Housing for glovebox light melted by HVAC system |
50000 mi | Faulty third brake light. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
129000 mi US $225 |
Drivers window switch failed, other windows okay. Replaced master drivers door switch pack ($90 part), paid "indi" SAAB shop $135 to "marry" new switch pack to car via TechII Canbus. Problem solved. |
83000 mi US $435 |
Fuel tank sending unit was failing intermittently. Sending unit was replaced. |
110000 mi US $60 |
Left side headlight went out. Bought replacement bulbs, and replaced both left & right side myself. |
131000 mi | Airbag warranty repair (Takata). Done at independent Saab shop (East of Sweden Saab in Boulder, CO) and Saab fully covered 100% of repair cost. East of Sweden did the replacement of entire airbag unit in like 15 minutes! |
92000 mi US $20 |
Intermittent hard starting. Walmart battery replaced under warranty. Self installed. |
99000 mi | Fuel tank level sensor in tank is failing. Inoperative when level is > 3/4 full. |
99550 mi US $300 |
Fuel level sensor in tank failed. Broke fuel pump outlet pipe during repair so ended up replacing entire in-tank fuel pump assembly, which was recommended anyway due to mileage of car and difficulty of access. |
turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
53940 mi | Broken down alternator, had to be replaced. |
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
55300 mi US $400 |
Tire pressure sensor was failing intermittently. Replaced one sensor. |
73500 mi US $100 |
Trunk light was inoperative. Bulb was good. Wiring to the bulb had cracked. |
53000 mi US $300 |
driver air bag sensor |
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
74300 mi | Car was periodically draining battery when not being driven. Glove box light switch was sticking and caused the light to remain on even with the glovebox door shut. Glovebox light removed in lieu of replacing switch. |
61380 mi C $150 |
replaced the battery after 5 years with old one. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
77000 mi US $30 |
Message "Failed Rear Brake light" (left & right) However lights did brigthen when braking . This is a fail-safe feature by Saab whereby the tail lights act as standby stop lights. In fact the bulbs WERE blown. V. difficult to source locally |
87300 mi US $82 |
Security alarm kept going off. Replaced ignition key |
89600 mi | The vsecurity alarm has started going off(again) Central locking has stopped working. Not fixed yet |
49800 mi | Right front low beam failure message on Driver info system. Both front headlamps checked and replaced based on visual inspection showing low lamp brightness. |
65000 mi US $60 |
Driver's side window would auto reverse down half way when using door switch for auto express up. PDM, DDM reprogrammed and pinch point pressure recalibrated. |
102225 mi US $1300 |
A/C was working less efficiently, that is, had to set thermostat to 64 F instead of 70 F to get cool air to blow through vents. |
Engine not specified
55000 mi US $790 |
Motors in both driver and passenger windows went out |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6000 mi | Right rear turn signal lamp had failed. |
20000 mi | Radio making buzzing noise after warm. |
21000 mi | Radio replaced for buzzing noise - was diagnosed on prior service visit. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
64000 mi US $600 |
Fault in Wiper controls required replacement of CIM which also control alarm |
75000 mi US $350 |
Left rear door lock mechanism intermittent failure - replaced unit. |
97000 mi US $2400 |
RR window regulator replaced |
179000 mi US $125 |
failed window regulator - left rear |
184000 mi US $500 |
left rear window regulator failed. |
180000 mi US $140 |
recharged AC |
Radio control button on steering wheel malfunctioned. Part was ordered June 15 or so. As of August 16, we are still waiting for it. Odometer did not cross 1,000 mile mark til July. | |
3000 mi | Radio part ordered mid-June finally arrived mid-September. Dealer installed it, and problem is fixed. |
5000 mi | When the car was in the shop for the recall repair, the mechanics noticed that both tail light relays were bad. They replaced both. Wonder if I was driving around with no tail lights.... |
11000 mi | Replaced passenger side tail light assembly. Wasn't actually friend or family who noticed the problem but rather a UPS driver who came up beside me and told me about the short in the light. There was no checkbox for that. |
20300 mi | bad fuel level sensor |
21000 mi | Rear window driver's side fell down into door. Replaced window regulator. |
26000 mi US $40 |
Headlight |
30000 mi US $60 |
Another headlight |
30300 mi | A/C wss not working. Turns out mechanic failed to reconnect it after March clutch repair. |
33600 mi US $30 |
Error message about right marker failure. Mechanics did not see that but replaced bulbs with lower wattage ones as they knew original bulbs to be an issue. Message has not come back. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
20000 mi | Computer/sensor/module replaced to correct lock/alarm malfunction. Battery replaced as well. Replace Alarm/lock sensor |
24500 mi | Windshield Wipers stopped working. Repaired by dealer at no charge. Covered by warranty. |
27000 mi | Right low beam headlight failure |
17000 mi | Front light bulb replaced. Side marker bulb replaced. |
24000 mi | Tail light out. Had to replace entire tail light assembly. |
42000 mi £452 |
alternator failed - replace |
61000 mi £5 |
left dipped beam headlamp replaced |
26000 mi | Light bulbs. |
136000 mi US $200 |
Fuel gauge not working. The problem was the fuel level sending unit attached to the pump in the tank. Due to the age of the vehicle the fuel pump assembly was changed. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
A $600 | Alternator was removed, alternator clutch replaced. |
A $350 | Replaced alternator with upgraded unit. Previous repairer ignored service bulletin stating replace and not repair. Electric solenoids in alternator began to fail leading to dash light. Was still drivable. Replaced alternator with upgraded unit. Previous repairer ignored service bulletin stating replace and not repair. Electric solenoids in alternator began to fail leading to dash light. Was still drivable. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
114800 mi US $380 |
Left Xenon bulb working intermittently. Replaced bulb and igniter. |
71000 mi US $160 |
AC O-Ring deteriorated, was replaced and R134a was recharged. |
96000 mi US $2000 |
Work was NOT performed as the ECM, which went out while I was driving 70mph on the HWY with family,was on BO for ???. Dealer ended up taking it as a trade in. |
39900 mi US $50 |
Xenon bulb failed |
62200 mi US $125 |
Three year battery failed at three years and one month |
18000 mi | Left front headlight leveling system/headlight replaced. |
41000 mi US $454 |
turn signal sensor relay had to be replaced |
49000 mi | replace radio/navigation unit |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
7000 mi | Left rear window would not close unless helped by pulling up on the window. Fix required replacing the regulator. |
22000 mi | Replaced several light bulbs |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
76300 mi US $1000 |
ac compressor replacement` |
130000 mi US $1400 |
recharge AC |
44020 mi C $200 |
Windshield fluid pump replaced. |
102700 mi US $50 |
Replaced both R & L low beam headlamps. R side had burnt out. Tried Sylvania H7 Silverstar bulbs this time, hoping for longer service interval. These Saabs seem to go through head lamps at a high rate. |
107000 mi US $565 |
Replace passenger side (Right) low beam bulb. |
96000 mi US $150 |
Rear passenger window regulator broke during normal operation of the window. A new regulator was needed to fix the problem. |
52060 mi C $600 |
Fuel sender needed to be replaced (fuel gauge wasn't working) |
37000 mi US $104 |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
34100 mi | Both the front low beam and the rear high mounted brake light malfunctioned. The bulbs were replaced and the problem is fixed. |
17000 mi | Could not unlock the ignition key to start the car. Needed new Electronic key. |
43000 mi | Radio Controls would not function |
112000 mi US $125 |
No Airconditioning |
122000 mi US $449 |
Needed oil change, tire rotation and a/c system has small leak. Needed recharge |
122000 mi | The multi-unit Climate Control did not work on the passenger side. The heated Seat on the Drivers Side did not work. |
17000 mi | cd player would not work |
34000 mi | Auto A/C was dropping into manual mode occasionally during wet weather |
67200 mi US $1005 |
A/C compressor clutch solenoid failed. The solenoid is not a replaceable part, so the entire compressor+clutch assembly had to be replaced. |
77000 mi US $199 |
Lower Schrader valve found to be leaking |
86200 mi US $161 |
Dye test indicated Evaporator has a slow leak |
87600 mi US $800 |
A/C leak. Evaporator replaced. |
92000 mi US $25 |
A/C wasn't working. Added refrigerant using recharge kit |
4000 mi | Faulty window regulator, driver's side front. |
26000 mi US $500 |
Pinch sensor on the drivers side of the car fails. Only fix is to re-flash the computer. The repair works for a couple of weeks then fails again. |
41000 mi US $70 |
had the amp replaced once and waiting on another amp forever. hiss coming from rear right speaker most of the time. |
65900 mi C $80 |
Replaced front right position light and socket. |
73780 mi C $100 |
Back left brake light wires was causing an electronical short and had to be fixed. |
93000 mi US $1600 |
Car would not start due to CIM failure. Locks and alarm were also affected. Replaced the CIM and keys. Dealer programming was required. |
98000 mi US $140 |
AC was low on refrigerant following recharge 6 months prior. No leaks found under the hood. Detected refrigerant in the area of the evaporator. Recharged the AC again and system is working again. |
114700 mi US $5 |
City light bulbs were out. Use W5W bulbs to replace all two city lights and side markers. |
17000 mi | At the Saab dealer, under warranty, corrected “left front light failure”. I never found a bulb that was out, but they fixed something at the dealer. No charge. In the shop for 3 hours, as I also had an oil change service, also no charge. |
20000 mi US $60 |
Headlights seemed dim, replaced with new brighter 90w bulbs. One of the replaced bulbs was completely shaded/blackened. Still working, but not bright. |
48000 mi US $370 |
The front driver's window regulator chewed itself up and failed. |
79000 mi US $400 |
Driver's door lock actuator failed and was replaced |
50000 mi US $225 |
Dead starter. Replaced. |
84000 mi US $30 |
Headlight bulbs went out. replaced with new ones. |
176000 mi US $100 |
Starter |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
17000 mi | Left low beam failure. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
118000 mi US $600 |
Fuel sender stopped working, resulting in unreliable gas gauge. Needed new fuel sender. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
38300 mi | no response to FOB, car could not start |
44000 mi | CD's not being read, replaced CD Player. |
46000 mi | Drivers HID not raising on dark roads, HID assembly was replaced, repair to part or software reload not attempted. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
91500 mi US $250 |
AC Evaporator leaked. Long process removing everything under dash, until purchased a flexible drive extension (strong spring with 3/8" fitting on each end). Total time 10 hours, could do it now it less than 5 hours with this flexible drive extension (purchased in big box store). Evaporator inlet became loose. Not welded or soldered, held to the body by chemical bonding. Replaced expansion valve, gaskets, etc.. also. |
36000 mi US $85 |
Replaced failing key. |
96000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced A/C evaporator. |
98000 mi US $350 |
Faulty door lock was causing security system to fail. Door lock was replaced. |
45000 mi | right side marker and right fog light replaced right side marker and right fog light replace |
49000 mi | A/C compressor replaced under warranty |
70000 mi US $160 |
Routine maintenance, oil change, wiper blades, left front fog light. Billed 1/8 hour for the last. |
Engine not specified
60000 mi US $200 |
Radio and turn signals no sound - amp1 failure suspected. Battery drained over and over until it no longer held a charge. Radio and system sounds later started working. Battery replaced after less than 2 yrs. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2000 mi | When I tried to put the passenger window up, it would sometimes automatically go back down. Bad sensor. |
15000 mi | The front passenger window does not always return to its upright position when I try to close it -- it goes up, then down again. They replaced something and fixed it. |
16000 mi | The driver window wouldn't go all the way up. The door's electronics need to be rebooted. |
36000 mi | Battery and cables replaced. |
41000 mi | Antenna cracking. |
49000 mi US $600 |
SID unit (trip computer) after resetting trip info would randomly go back to previous distance/MPG numbers after turning off engine (then back on). After multiple attempts including software updates, SID was replaced and finally fixed. |
63000 mi US $310 |
AC stopped working--- no parts replaced, just computer reset. Unfortunately troubleshooting took a long time hence the expensive repair. |
125000 mi US $35 |
Ballast control unit for right low beam headlight was bad (from water damage). Troubleshooting-- first assumed it was the bulb but using other's side bulb it still didn't work, then assumed it was the ignitor but used the one from the driver's side and confirmed that even with good ignitor it still didn't work, next step was to replace the ballast control unit (again, using the working one from the driver's side) and it DID work. Solution was to replace the bad ballast control unit. I ordered a USED unit (as it was significantly cheaper and came with a warranty). The biggest issue was having to remove the front bumper to get to the ballast control unit. After watching a short youtube video, it was nowhere as difficult as it initially appeared. I read on the forums that others were charged $900 at the dealer to address the same issue (it seems they replaced all three; bulb, ignitor, and ballast). My $35 solution and two hours worth of research, troubleshooting, and performing the repair was certainly worth it |
87000 mi US $40 |
Wipers stopped halfway up the windshield and fluid would not squirt. Replaced windshield motor due to faulty position sensor with a used motor and replaced driver nozzle due to crack in existing nozzle. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
71000 mi US $450 |
Driver window regulator failed |
19000 mi | Malfunctioning passenger airbag sensor. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
135000 mi US $200 |
Fuel sender |
150000 mi US $37 |
Fuel tank level sender |
40000 mi US $150 |
Windshield wiper motor regulator and adjustment of lights. |
31000 mi | Vehicle has required low beam headlight replacement three times in 30,000 miles of ownership - twice on left side, once on right. Dealer checked electrical system, found no problems, replaced both headlight bulbs. Time will tell whether or not ... |
72000 mi US $640 |
Fuel gauge would go to zero when tank filled. After 100 miles of driving, gauge would come on scale and work normally until next fillup. Happened consistently. Mechanic replaced fuel pump assembly which resolved problem. |
93800 mi US $504 |
Blower motor for circulating air inside the vehicle developed chirping noise, needed to be replaced due to incipient failure. |
118000 mi US $20 |
Both headlights failed approximately 2 weeks apart. Headlights replaced. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
29000 mi | Driver's power window pinch protection was causing the window to go back down at the top when the express-up feature was used. |
74000 mi US $183 |
Front tilt on drivers power seat stopped working. Replaced tilt motor. |
156500 mi US $191 |
The cabin ventilation fan was squeaking on extremely hot days. |
175000 mi US $200 |
A/c fan motor squeezing like a dining cricket. Nursed it for a month before getting it fixed. |
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
75640 mi C $600 |
Replaced both front door electric locks |
82800 mi C $1200 |
Replaced passenger front electric window actuator |
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
20000 mi | Alternator failed, successfully replaced at dealer. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
34000 mi | Rear taillight bulb assembly came loose. Taillight bulb rested against fiberoptic wire going to the audio/nav system and melted the insulation. This rendered the audio/nav system inoperable. Fiber optic cable assembly was replaced. |
164074 mi US $1000 |
Installed new cabin fan motor, cabin filter seal and cabin filter. Replaced melted passenger side tail/brake circuit board and 4 pin terminal connector with good used unit. Replaced corroded right front marker socket and bulb. |
65720 mi $700 |
Key fob damaged by dealer, unable to lock or unlock the car, only to start the car. dealer supplied and programmed news key fob. |
75020 mi $600 |
A/C not cooling, one vent gives cold air, all the rest give hot air |
23000 mi | factory security system was not working and was replaced. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
98000 mi US $25 |
ACC cabin blower motor was noisy and sometimes did not work unless set to full blast. Sounded like motor was seizing, also triggered a code in tech2 diagnostics. Followed repair advice per http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165760 - removed and maintained motor, drilled hole in base to prevent future corrosion. Replaced headights. Had to remove parts of front bumper shroud to access bulbs. |
23000 mi | Brake light blown. |
11000 mi | reprogramed pinch control on front diver side window |
67000 mi US $720 |
Replaced a/c fan speed controller |
73000 mi | One touch did not work. Reprogrammed window module |
75000 mi | Car would not start; positive switch replaced. Battery also replaced cost pro-rated |
94000 mi | a/c needs to be replaced |
94500 mi | Battery's positive circuit breaker is failing. Reset, but dealer ordered a replacement part. Easy to reset if one knew that such a part existed. Rear Window Regulator Replaced Replaced a/c compressor |
99000 mi US $304 |
replaced one Xenon head lamp bulb |
103000 mi US $420 |
Positive cable shut off switch. There is a question about warranty liability. |
91800 mi US $300 |
Replaced xenon head lamp bulb |
29000 mi | Rear-Driver's side window made clunking noise when moving. The problem was diagnosed as an issue with the regulator. Part had to be ordered. Ordered regulator again. New window regulator installed. |
40000 mi | Noticed electrical smoke smell and speakers popping after heavy rain and car wash. Problem was found that after window regulator had been replaced door had not been properly sealed. Water intrusion damaged stereo amplifier under driver seat (wet). |
48000 mi | Passenger window clicking while going up. Window regulator found faulty and replaced. |
79000 mi US $365 |
Fuel gauge was "jumping" and would read empty after fill-up. Fuel sender was replace (fuel pump was not replaced). |
92000 mi US $50 |
Rear driver side lock actuator failed (would only lock/unlock) sometimes. Replaced with pulled part |
47000 mi US $14000 |
compressor for AC unit failed and needed to be replaced |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
68000 mi US $36 |
one of the Lowbeam HID lamps needed replacing, so I replaced both with after market lamps for $36.00 Saab parts were very expensive |
85000 mi US $98 |
Driver's side headlight bulb burned out. Total cost for replacement was $98, and took 5 minutes to replace. |
90200 mi US $212 |
One of the two horns failed in the car, so when hitting the car horn sounded like a clown car. Fixed in 1.25 hours. |
130000 mi US $300 |
Blower motor needed replacement. Just age of car and use. Greased it to put off replacement for a few months. |
134500 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. |
166000 mi US $40 |
Multiple light bulbs burnt out, replaced them all. One headlight, right front turn signal left brake light, one of two license plate lights. 20 minutes for all four. |
168000 mi US $166 |
AC Blower Control unit replaced Battery was failing and needed replacement |
66000 mi US $158 |
Driver's window had to be reprogrammed to stop returning to half way after being given a rollup command |
87000 mi US $140 |
Front right window erratic roll-up. Had to be reprogrammed for anti-pinch setting. This happened to the left front 2 years ago. |
98000 mi | GM recall of takata airbag on driver's side |
100000 mi US $120 |
Fuel level system errors diagnosed. Tank sensor bad. Replacement will cost abt $440 |
58000 mi US $1110 |
Replaced failed A/C compressor. |
68000 mi US $254 |
Power mirrors performing erractically. Tried changing mirror switch, no result. Had to change the drivers door window control module. Published service bulitien on this issue. |
77700 mi US $194 |
SID showing braked system failure and speedometer stopped functioning. Dealer found a service bulletin requiring re-flash of ECM. Successfully corrected problem. |
91000 mi US $800 |
Fuel level sensor replacement. Worked properly half-tank and below; above a half-tank, it read empty. Preventative replacement of fuel pump as well. |
107800 mi US $160 |
Xenon headlights replaced |
125000 mi US $125 |
I had to replace the passenger door lock. The actuator had failed. It was an easy job. |
13000 mi | Window sensor replaced |
41000 mi | One headlamp bulb replaced but it's still under warranty, took about 15 min. |
122222 mi US $1700 |
ECU wiring bad |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
12000 mi | Auto door lock feature malfunction, they go up and down several times before finally locking. Waiting for a future software update to resolve issue. Electronic steering wheel lock sometimes does not release steering wheel when key is inserted in ignition; dealer could not duplicate problem. Audio system "froze" - no response to any controls for volume, tuning, etc.; dealer ordered new amplifier. Dealer installed replacement amplifier. A loaner car was provided for this trip as well as the earlier trip (for diagnosis). |
27000 mi | Drivers door window would not close fully (stayed open about 1/4"). |
39000 mi US $76 |
One touch close on drivers window malfunctioned. When window raised, it would then go back down about 1/3rd. Dealer said it is a software problem with the "pinch protection" that is common with this model. No permanent fix is available. |
47500 mi | For several months, there has been a problem with the auto up windows not closing properly. The dealer has not been able to solve the problem. On a hunch, I removed and re-installed the fuse - problem solved! (works for other problems to. much like re-booting a computer). "Infotainment System" (audio/trip computer) froze when I cleared the system after a fill-up. I solved the problem by re-booting the system (I pulled the fuse and re-installed it a few seconds later). Works for many simple problems on cars. |
69000 mi US $30 |
Windshield wiper motor needed replacing |
107000 mi US $16 |
Replaced windshield washer pump |
21000 mi | Remote keyfob transmitter replaced due to deterioration of rubber around the buttons. Turned soft and gummy. For what it's worth I've had this same issue with the rubber eraserhead pointers on laptops. |
26000 mi US $10 |
Replaced driver's side headlight. Took about 5 minutes to change. |
27000 mi | The headlight bulb I replaced myself in November blew again so I took it to the dealer. They replaced both headlight bulbs per standard proc. and updated BCM software to reduce voltage to bulbs for longer life. |
50000 mi | Dealer replaced worn-out keyfob and also replaced battery under factory warranty. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
battery flat on delivery - replaced | |
wiring issue on engine - repaired on warranty |
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
27000 mi | Electrical system problem. Radio and other controls wouldn't turn off. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
86000 mi US $300 |
Blower Motor |
117000 mi US $120 |
Replace ICM |
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
85000 mi £88 |
Car no start battery leaking only 18months old,new battery installed |
41000 mi | Takata airbag replacement recall |
22000 mi | Reprogrammed auto-up windows so they would close appropriately. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
34000 mi | Anti pinch feature not working properly on Pass. front window. A/C did not get cold. Second key fob not recognized by computer. |
40000 mi | AC compressor making unusual noise. Anti-pinch on passenger window malfunctioning. |
41000 mi | Replaced AC Compressor. Replaced passenger window module. |
50000 mi | Passenger window anti-pinch mal-function. |
59000 mi US $150 |
Electric mirror switch was found faulty and replaced |
86000 mi US $15 |
In Dash CD changer would not play CDs. "disk error." R&R CD spindle motor. |
139000 mi | Temp and Fuel gauges read about 1/4 gauge high. Would not return to correct zero point when vehicle turned off. Reset gauge cluster by removing fuse F4. Problem resolved. |
180000 mi US $600 |
Audio would randomly cutout while driving. Suspected fault in optical bus. Replaced Amp1, problem persists. Replaced Amp2, problem persists. Replaced Infotainment Control Module, problem persists. Replaced radio unit, problem resolved. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
60000 mi US $150 |
Alarm trunk goes off when doors r locked. Can't seem to correct I found an online solution & forwarded to dealer. Heat not working. They replaced the thermostat. Turns out after they replaced insulation was blocking floor vent. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
39060 mi | in-dash cd-changer sometimes not working |
46500 mi | Pinch protection fault re-set. |
46500 mi | Finally managed to replace in-dash CD-changer which was ordered earlier. Fully paid by manufacturer. |
Engine not specified
105000 mi US $375 |
replaced blower motor |
86500 mi | window regulator |
95000 mi US $450 |
amplifier under driver seat. replaced with refurb. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
91140 mi $80 |
Annual test / car was perfect but that was after a 400 euro service. Mostly bulbs. the AC is not 100% . But we manage with it. Not sure at this pont but believe it may be more than a simple gas refill. front left half bulb changed & it cost approx 80 euro + 30mins time - approx 120 euro. |
74000 mi US $200 |
The REC fuse block in the trunk #17 block for the auto dim mirror/compass and Intermittent wiper control failed. I had to replace the entire Rear electrical center and have it reprogrammed to match the car's options. |
74100 mi US $300 |
The A/C blower motor failed. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
44488 mi | Front left side seat belt replaced under warranty. |
44470 mi | Low Beam headlight failure. Replaced both headlights under warranty. Low Beam headlight failure. Replaced both headlights under warranty |
62000 mi US $30 |
Left Low beam headlight. replaced. |
63000 mi US $410 |
Windshield Wiper motor malfunction. Motor replaced. |
101300 mi US $500 |
Power window regulator, driver's side. |
15000 mi | Driver Window pinched wouldnt roll up |
25000 mi | Driver window pinched wouldnt roll up |
81000 mi | driver seat heater stopped working. Element cover wore through from contact w/ metal strap in seat, causing a short which eventually caused element to break. removed seat cover, resoldiered element & added add'l cover to prevent reoccurance |
92000 mi | HVAC blower motor bearing started to sieze due to rust which developes from moisture in the air. Removed motor, oiled bearing to free it, then caked on heavy duty grease on outside of bearing surfaces to keep moisture from forming again. |
120000 mi US $25 |
Replaced Driver side front Window Regulator |
124000 mi US $90 |
Replacement Window Regulator broke. had to replace again with better quality part |
79000 mi US $35 |
Car wouldn't start. Battery is almost brand new (4 months old). Seems to be a parasitic drain on the battery when shut off, but couldn't find any source - no lights left on, etc. Jump-started the car, everything has been fine (as of 4/6/17). |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
72000 mi US $1110 |
headlight bulb burned out and the wire harness also bad |
90000 mi US $50 |
Air mix stepper motor |
84000 mi US $190 |
Amp shorted out. Needed new amp. |
57000 mi US $90 |
Wipers wouldn't operate on intermittent, wouldn't go to home when off. The windshield washer fluid wasn't functioning at all. The wiper motor was replaced, by me, correcting all problems existing. This is common prob. w/ owners, wiper motor is the solutio |
104200 mi US $25 |
had to access cabin fan to lubricate it, also replaced cabin air filter. fan had stopped working after squeeling for a while. |
104300 mi US $180 |
Had to replace amplifier for radio |
105000 mi US $180 |
Replaced cabin air fan. Bitch if a job. Did it myself |
143000 mi US $55 |
Personally replaced expansion valve |
65000 mi | Cabin fan failure. Cabin fan failure - Warranty |
48000 mi US $300 |
Driver window actuator replaced Heating/ac fan making noise intermittently, dealer replaced under extended warranty. |
212000 mi US $250 |
Replace condenser and recharge system. Diagnosed by shop, I replaced the part myself |
234000 mi US $5 |
Heater fan was squeaking. Removed the fan to lubricate it |
99000 mi US $2400 |
ac only blowing hot air. Replacement of cooling fan module, compressor, drier, orings, orifice tube, lines, condensor flush with freon refill. still not working correctly. |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
88300 mi US $55 |
Blower motor resistor failed due to corrosion on blower fan. Cleaned and lubed motor and replaced resistor. |
67580 mi C $1900 |
hvac recirc motor & blower |
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
56600 mi | Routine Intermediate service carried out in accordance with Maintenance Schedule set out in Owners Handbook |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
20000 mi | Dash display occasionally showed "Steering lock malfunction - see dealer." Faulty ignition switch module was diagnosed and ISM was replaced. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
38000 mi | No heat, air would be produced but, the air was not hot |
38000 mi | No heat from the heater |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
29000 mi US $1000 |
draining battery, source could not be found. tried replacing acc resistor and checked all fuses and starter system |
56000 mi US $238 |
Anti-pinch window feature kept driver-side window from rolling up completely without driver intervention. Window module was reprogrammed. |
74000 mi US $60 |
Balance knob broke on the radio. |
87000 mi US $100 |
Car was blowing its low-beam headlight at least once/every two months on the left-hand side and had started blowing the right-hand side low-beam about once every six months. Dealer replaced the bulb connectors on both sides. |
75485 mi US $10 |
High center light bulb out and synthetic oil/filter change. low beam bulb replaced. Runs great. 50 in-town miles and 900 high-speed interstate miles per week (long commute). |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
29760 mi | sid warning- low washer fluid when full |
74400 mi C $120 |
Electrical connection |
87000 mi | Any or all of the Turbo boost gauge, Fuel Gauge, Temperature Gauge show that the engine has self destructed with the temperature off the top of the scale, the turbo boost showing that the turbo has just blown itself up, and that there is very nearly a full tank of petrol, when the tank is almost empty. This is a known problem. The previous owner was told that its an earthing [grounding] problem and that the cost of diagnosis and repair would be £2000+. This is a car worth about £1000! The answer is to remove the fourth fuse down (red 10A) in the fuse box, wait for about 20 seconds, and then replace it. This solves the problem for between 1 week and 3 months. |
98000 mi £650 |
Aircon compressor screamed and then stopped compressing. Result - no cooling. Compressor replaced along with some pipes in the cooling system. Initially the system leaked, and so the car had to be returned to the repair shop for a gland to be replaced prior to a second regassing of the system |
Engine not specified
119000 mi US $120 |
AC compressor won't come on no electrical current or power to ac |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
45000 mi | Amp replaced |
89000 mi US $225 |
Air Recirculation motor needed replaced, $160. |
121000 mi US $30 |
One door wouldn't lock/unlock electronically. The door lock actuator needed to be replaced. |
102000 mi US $185 |
Window regulator broke |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
108000 mi US $140 |
Driver's side and passenger side windows would automatically roll down 2 inches after rolling up. Dealer made tension adjustment, reset anti-pinch feature. |
119000 mi US $1200 |
Driver's side window would not roll down. Motor replaced; however first window setting not operable, was told I would need another $400 part. The window intermmittently works while holding down the button to open window fully. Key fob would not lock or unlock car, had to manually use key which most of the time would then trigger the car alarm. |
119000 mi | Driver window control only partially worked when sold. Blown passenger dash speaker and broken CD player when sold. Non-functioning driver heated seat and malfunctioning door locks when sold. Latter problem, "system lock failure," repaired once before. |
9411 mi US $74 |
- passenger seat belt sensor dysfunctional, replaced by dealer under warranty - oil & filter |
13615 mi | dealer attempts to fix loud rattles in all doors, 2 slow leaking tires patched, in-dash cd changer non-functional - replaced |
19731 mi US $79 |
oil & filter, both remote keys replaced under warranty due to dysfunction, sunroof software updated due to dysfunction |
79000 mi US $3000 |
Air conditioning failed. |
56000 mi | dealer paid to replace blower motor and blower relay that was not functioning properly. |
64000 mi | Sunroof behaving erratically; replaced switch. |
68000 mi US $100 |
Sunroof was acting erratically. They replaced the switch during my June visit, but the problem persisted. The second time in, they also replaced the sunroof wind deflector as they think that was messing up the pinch protection. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
23000 mi | My electronic key broke and would not open my car. The dealer replaced my key after I was told my warranty just had expired, they replaced it for free. |
40000 mi | False tire pressure sensor failure message with winter wheels installed. Required relearning of monitor system. |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
15125 mi | Under warranty CD player replaced |
129000 mi US $60 |
Left rear brake light went out. Discovered it was another fried wire. This also caused the right front headlight to burn out. Cleaned wire, soldered back together and all works. Parts are on back order. |
141300 mi US $40 |
Had to replace the washer pump. |
94000 mi US $600 |
Electric modulator burned out and one could not be found. Spyker's parts held up in customs. |
122000 mi US $924 |
Replaced steering column CIM module. |
122000 mi US $210 |
Replaced right front headlight housing and bulbs. |
121000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side window stopped working. Replaced the regulator motor. |
101000 mi | Replaced winshield wiper motor as the wipers stopped 4 inches up on the windshield after a complete cycle. |
107000 mi US $170 |
Re-charged AC system |
34000 mi | New battery, old one was 9 years old. |
130000 mi US $120 |
Right rear electric lock replaced. |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
50000 mi US $125 |
left headlamp needed replacing |
67000 mi | Computer shows service needed, fluid out etc but it doesn't need it. dealer reset, but message still shows Also gas gage indicates tank is empty - opted to not repair it. |
40000 mi | The light inside the glove box would only come on if i tapped on it so i took it in because I wanted to make sure it wasn't indicative of a larger problem. The sensor apparently just needed to be re-seated on the glovebox door and it is now perfectly fine |
49000 mi | Alternator made strange sound - replaced. Key required replacement - had problems with remote entry. |
162000 mi US $10 |
Replaced headlight bulb for the 7th or 8th time. They burn out about every 6 months. I'm sure there is an underlying issue, but at $10 a bulb, it's cheaper to just replace the bulb than to have a tech look into the root cause. |
51000 mi US $1000 |
Column interface module faulty causing left signal to remain on. |
34000 mi | Left front turn signal inop, bulb anf fuse ok. Headlight assembly replaced. |
60000 mi US $180 |
Faulty temperature blend stepping motor in A/C |
19000 mi US $15 |
Off side dipped headlight burned out. Replaced with H7 bulb. No problems. |
32000 mi US $8 |
Passenger side low beam headlight burned out. Replaced H7 bulb. |
35000 mi | Right turn signal working intermittently. Local shop could not replicate problem. |
35000 mi US $1049 |
Right turn signal working intermittently. Dealer replaced column integration module. |
38200 mi US $108 |
Replaced battery |
39000 mi US $5 |
Replaced left side headlamp |
43400 mi C $150 |
The SID or Saab information display went blank. I had to take it to two different shops to get it fixed. The first one wasn't "authorized" by GM so they sent me to the second. They said it was just fluky, lucky me... |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
45000 mi US $300 |
windows not rolling up correctly. burnt wire harness in headlamp. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
172000 mi | AC compressor is not working. The fuel gauge is not working. The entire fuel pump (fuel level sensor) has to be replaced to fix that. |
25000 mi US $80 |
Windshield washer failed to work. |
27000 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer pump relay replaced. |
49000 mi US $300 |
Hear/ac blower motor and resistor replaced. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
45000 mi | Fog Lamp electrical short due to defective plastic lamp cover |
57000 mi US $1297 |
Couldn't start. Replaced Column Interation Module that controls alarm and steering. |
62800 mi US $500 |
Replaced passenger door window motor. |
45000 mi | Power windows stopped working and door locks! I paid 90 dollars for the window switch and installed the part myself. |
73200 mi US $380 |
Front passenger side power window motor replaced |
4000 mi | Driver seat power adjust motor (fore/aft) replaced |
99000 mi US $145 |
Seat Heater drivers side failed, coil burnt. Not worth cost to fix it. |
51300 mi | changed burned out low beams changed burned out low beams |
145000 mi US $950 |
AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced |
35000 mi | windshield wipers stopped working. replaced parts (?) and alls fine now |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
61000 mi US $400 |
Fuel sending unit failed, fuel gauge not working due to that. |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
22320 mi A $87 |
Recirc air vent motor was rattly. Roof needed lube. |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
43600 mi R 10 |
Replaced outside air temperature sensor |
51460 mi R 70 |
Replace battery |
Engine not specified
51000 mi US $73 |
Check engine light comes up again. I don't know do I pay for it again or not. I will pick up my car tomorrow. Dealer told me that if those problem relate with previous, they will not charge it to me. But, if it is not related with same problem, they will |
166000 mi | Autolocking door cylinder, Trunk latch not working Fuel pump sending unit not working (gas gauge doesn't work) |
50000 mi US $10 |
Told I needed to replace the Head light connectors. Cost $300.00. Bought connectors myself and repaired myself. Cost $10 |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
109000 mi US $250 |
The headlights were unusually dim. One of the light bulbs was incorrectly installed and the wiring was discolored. The dealer replaced the wiring and bulbs. The lights are much better; although, I still wish that they were brighter. |
77800 mi US $200 |
Window regulator was broken Head Lights, Fog Lights Window regulator was broken |
89000 mi US $440 |
Replaced amp under the drivers seat |
68000 mi US $968 |
Cabin fan did not work Control unit was also burnt out. Replaced cabin fan motor, control unit, and air filter. Check operation everything was ok when done |
72000 mi US $288 |
Fixed driver’s side window(recalibrated) No A/C from center or right side. Turned out it needed a refrigerant dye and a recharge system. Right side front side marker out. Socket rotted. Replaced socket and bulb. Fixed passenger’s side window(recalibrated) |
80000 mi US $175 |
One of the A/C fans was making a noise as if a bearing was going unit. Then the A/C stopped blowing cold. Took it in quick fix was a re-charge. May need the whole A/C system to be replaced down the road, but works for now. |
81000 mi US $1426 |
Problem with A/C. Had Dye stick and Freon done to get a base line. New Expansion valve, AC evaporator, and seal ring. Also Dye Stick and Freon. Note there was a metal OEM piece part of the fire wall that rusted. Others will have the same issue. We still have water leaking in the car during a rain. |
97000 mi US $100 |
Drivers side rear door actuator fault. |
69000 mi US $310 |
Driver side window regulator did not work. |
24272 mi | OnStar amp replaced |
24714 mi | Emergency brake handle replaced |
30972 mi | OnStar box replaced |
63000 mi US $500 |
Fuel tank level sender replaced |
171000 mi US $30 |
Radio signal very weak, no stations being received clearly, FM or AM. Replace antenna amplifier with a used unit purchased on eBay. Repair not successful. |
173000 mi US $16 |
Passenger side low-beam bulb replaced. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
54000 mi | headlight assembly failure cd player failure |
60000 mi US $661 |
Headlight bulb shorted out. |
52700 mi C $161 |
Xenon light flickering. Headlamp module and socket repair may be needed. Module repaired unsuccessful in fixing issue Headlamp Socket was repaired subsequent to headlamp module being repaired. Problem seems to have been fixed at this point. |
69440 mi | CD changer skips in cold weather. Known issue with Clarion cd changer, dealer refuses to fix because could not replicate in warm shop. Also, only occurs during driving, and dealer did not test drive. |
113000 mi US $35 |
All Warning Lights coming on, Radio/Dash not Lighting..... Battery was disconnected for a time.... problem never returned. Saab Gremlins |
55150 mi | Column Integration Module (Saab Part No. 12805196) replaced. |
63000 mi | A/C blower motor was replaced |
39680 mi | radio... |
66654 mi $70 |
cd player parts |
76260 mi | rear right window motor |
119000 mi | headlight went out. |
120700 mi US $90 |
Recharge A/C. No leak found? |
91000 mi | passenger side door has no power. window, lock and mirror not working. disconnected and reconnected battery to clear error. also cleared immobilizer failure error. |
158600 mi US $240 |
Alternator went bad. Replaced alternator and (still good) serpentine belt. |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
156000 mi US $500 |
Alternator went. |
35000 mi | onstar unit failed. Replaced under warranty |
48000 mi | pass door and window inoperative. Replaced under warranty |
60000 mi | pass door and window relay inoperative. Replaced free under Saab "program" |
65000 mi US $400 |
inoperative climate control system. Electronic fault. |
68000 mi US $650 |
Drivers side front and rear window regulators malfunctioned same week. Motors ok, regulator lifts only replaced. |
54000 mi | The blower on the heater stopped working so no air was coming out of the vents. My wife was borrowing the car that day and had the worst drive of her life in an unbearably cold car. Dealer installed new blower. |
69440 mi | Driver's window stopped go up & down. Because of frost it freezed and broked the plastic "piece" which is holding the rope... |
76000 mi | Passenger window stopped working. |
62000 mi C $100 |
6-disc changer replaced. |
62620 mi | Replaced 6 disc in-dash changer due to constant skipping. |
63860 mi C $600 |
Replaced the AC fan and amplifier a few weeks before I sold it, it had moisture build-up and had stopped working. |
64000 mi US $550 |
Also, leak in A/C caused minor water damage in PF footwell. Covered by owner. |
71000 mi US $100 |
A/C not working, so it was taken in. Vacuum Pump faulty, replaced. |
83000 mi US $100 |
Fuel Sensor and Fuel Sender replaced. |
127000 mi US $230 |
Replace alternator and serpentine belt |
36000 mi | Fuel gauge |
US $2400 | AC motor replaced, because it was locking up and the belt was slipping as it is connected to the AC motor. |
75000 mi US $650 |
Interior A/C Vent Motor Failed |
99000 mi US $800 |
Replacement of alternator assembly. |
93000 mi US $750 |
Steering lock solenoid seized causing the car immobilizer to not allow startup. |
166000 mi US $600 |
The electronic steering look system was malfunctioning. The repair shop took the ignition control module apart and cleaned all contacts on the circuitry. |
178000 mi US $500 |
Blower fan was seized. Mechanic replaced blower fan and resitor. |
178000 mi US $400 |
Left rear tail light circut board was shorting. Tail lights break light and turn signals would work intermintly. Replaced tail light circut board,wiring harness and conector. |
156700 mi US $1400 |
Side and brake light; now, two months later, same problem. Air bag warning lights come on, off . |
163000 mi US $2500 |
front light again went out -- cost $200! |
21300 mi | Remote keys replaced under warranty |
23900 mi | Steering wheel lock malfunction. |
25500 mi | Gearbox malfunction light. Short to ground SLM. Readd SLM under warranty. |
21300 mi | Battery failure, replaced under warranty. |
43800 mi | Gearbox malfunction. P0826-06 fault code. Readjust SLM. No charge. |
63000 mi US $460 |
Window regulator replaced in front passenger side |
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
96000 mi US $325 |
Alternator died; Having mechanic put in but one isn't available from distributor for two weeks! Called Saab dealer and will cost $1100 to repair!! Left headlight went out. It cost me $300 for a new one!! I think they called it a Zion light (Xenon) which is more expensive. This car is costing me an arm and leg to repair. Great car BUT will cost you to fix!! Left headlight went out. It cost me $300 for a new one!! I think they called it a Zion light which is more expensive. This car is costing me an arm and leg to repair. Great car BUT will cost you to fix!! |
32000 mi | passenger side seatbelt warning light came on with no one in seat and front end noise from suspension. fixed the seat sensor, and still no fix for the front end noise. |
34000 mi | fog lamp went out, rear seat release broke, driver side lumbar cable snapped, traction control issue again, and sunroof would close then go back open, staying in the open position. software fix for sunroof, replaced the lamp and fixed the lumbar in seat. |
55000 mi US $350 |
this car sucks goat balls. I had every light up front out when i took it to the shop. Every drive light the only thing that worked was on fog light i had replace one month ago. I did hire a lawyer and he got me three thosand dollars from saab because this |
125240 mi C $1300 |
cable for the power driver's side window kinked and the whole regulator had to be replaced. Car suddenly refused to start. Towed to mechanic who after MUCH frustration found numerous intermittent electrical connections under the fuse box. Also found loose starter motor and fixed but that was not the cause of the problem. |
72000 mi US $150 |
Steering wheel mounted switch for audio volume control failed. Replacement part was ordered, but not yet installed. |
78000 mi US $16 |
Left low beam headlight burned out. Took an hour to get the bulb from a parts store and replace it myself. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
37000 mi | CD Changer jammed while attempting to change from one disk to another. Unable to remove any disks; needed a new disk changer. install cd changer |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
76500 mi £245 |
altenator burnt out |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
98000 mi US $1000 |
then again for failing AC compressor. |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
95000 mi US $250 |
Pulley and bearing on alternator failed, serpentine belt destroyed. Alternator replaced, serpentine replaced. |
106000 mi US $200 |
Alternator replaced |
64000 mi US $350 |
A/C switch went bad also cabin filter replaced. |
98000 mi US $1500 |
replace ac compressor for 2nd time in 2 yrs, now the hose is broken too |
99000 mi | AC hose replaced |
126200 mi US $80 |
left front headlight not working on high beams; upon checking it is noted by owner that light is not working at all |
132000 mi US $40 |
The light was actually fixed this time. |
142000 mi US $600 |
Alternator needed to be replaced; also battery as alternator had damaged it. |
187000 mi US $800 |
compressor third time |
204000 mi US $1000 |
5th AC Compressor. Are you sure this car has never been recalled for AC Compressor issues? AC just went out again - it is July of 2017, less than one year since work was done. |
219000 mi US $425 |
also I had a left bright headlight that kept burning out; both were fixed and care is running well (a different shop replaced this part with a defective part).... |
83300 mi | Information center was unreadable. Many bad pixels |
90200 mi US $100 |
Information center was unreadable. Replaced unit. |
114500 mi US $200 |
Replaced ACC fan controller with used unit |
115300 mi | AC compressor/expansion valve/receiver-dryer replacement. Compressor clutch pulley bearing noisy. Update March: Still underway. The replacement compressor wasn't quite correct one, so old one went back on and a short-belt bypass is currently in place. |
121000 mi US $165 |
Replaced compressor |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
34100 mi C $170 |
New antenna. |
35340 mi C $940 |
New A/C and muffler repair. |
41540 mi C $600 |
New alternator. |
55800 mi C $600 |
Scan codes, filters and re-re a/c |
57040 mi C $791 |
New A/C |
60760 mi C $300 |
Rear window failure. Stays in down position. |
68200 mi C $300 |
Another rear window stayed in down position. Other rear window stayed in down position. |
68820 mi C $900 |
New alternator |
77680 mi C $150 |
Key fob dead. |
104160 mi C $50 |
Flashing lights would not turn off. Issue with alarm. |
156000 mi US $268 |
HVAC recirculation flap motor inoperative; replaced. |
176000 mi US $90 |
Replaced front windshield wiper motor. Cleaned and lubricated noisy HVAC fan motor. |
197000 mi US $600 |
Alternator/charging light came on. Alternator was found to have failed, and was replaced. |
202200 mi | HVAC fan not working, or intermittently. De-crudded the electrical contacts for the fan motor, put on some electrical anti-corrosion compound. |
201800 mi US $42 |
Passenger side headlight wiper inoperative. Purchased a used motor/headlight wiper assembly and installed. |
210000 mi US $1400 |
HVAC blower fan was not working, found to be wiring fault, and wiring connector was replaced. A/C compressor clutch was making noise. A/C compressor replaced, along with drier and expansion valve. |
95000 mi US $700 |
bad bearing in alternator |
63000 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor replaced |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
82000 mi US $800 |
A/C compressor clutch failure. Replaced A/C compressor. |
141300 mi US $1700 |
Alternator went bad... died. had to be replaced. Since |
184640 mi C $600 |
bearing of a/c compressor gone |
76300 mi US $200 |
The car developed an intermittent no crank/no start problem. I replaced the starter myself. This was not the problem. |
106000 mi US $150 |
replaced alternator, tensioner pulley, belt |
104000 mi US $1000 |
New alternator. |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
45880 mi C $1500 |
Replaced a/c compressor. Still not working, will check coil next. |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
112000 mi US $750 |
Rear window regulator failing, so window was not reliably working. |
97000 mi US $150 |
Ticking sound coming out from center console, further investigation conclude the sound coming from HVAC Auto Temp Sensor. Took auto temp sensor out, cleaned & vac out all the dust & dirt, lubed the propeller inside sensor with WD40. |
Engine not specified
121000 mi | A/C compressor has been non-functional for over 2 years |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
178900 mi US $125 |
Blender/vent control and fan switch inoperative. Replaced fan switch due to worn contacts and blown resistor pack. Replaced blender "plunger" to regain control over air flow in cabin. |
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
125860 mi C $50 |
starter rebuilt |
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
131000 mi | Air bag next to drivers seat exploded when I started the vehicle. |
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
149700 mi US $430 |
Broken climate control unit, replaced with used. |
160000 mi US $80 |
Theft alarm system battery died. Did not change battery used obd2 tool to change from a beep to the horn. |
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
62000 mi US $15 |
halogen headlight out, driver's side |
80000 mi US $50 |
LF headlight bulb burned out again. Replaced both sides |
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
110000 mi US $620 |
Drill out & replace exhaust header bolt, replace antenna mast. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
166000 mi US $20 |
rt front linker bulb out. Owner/friend replaced it. It took about 20 minutes. Need to purchase some weather stripping for around the headlight so that water does not go in. Believe garage did not put it back in when last replaced. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
79000 mi US $1200 |
Radio antena replaced/fixed. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
85000 mi US $600 |
replaced air compressor |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
121500 mi US $279 |
A/C compressor pulley bearing noise. Ordered a new compressor from Buyautoparts.com. First they sent wrong compressor then took them 8 days to get me the correct one. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
144000 mi | The convertible top started locking up until it finally blew the motor. The computer screen thru the years died little by little. Sold with this problem. The computer screen thru the years died little by little. Sold with this problem. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
118820 mi | Air conditioning fan did not stop even after engine was turned off. It was necessary to disconect battery to stop it |
121600 mi | An electric element which controls road front lights broke down and had to be changed by a new one. A sort of relay. |