1999 Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 1999

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1999 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

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1999 Saab 9-3 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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1999 Saab 9-3 4-door

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. 

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1999 Saab 9-3 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

79000 mi

US $1200
Radio antena replaced/fixed. 

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1999 Saab 9-3 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

85000 mi

US $600
replaced air compressor 

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1999 Saab 9-3 2-door

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. 

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1999 Saab 9-3 2-door

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. 

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1999 Saab 9-3 Electrical Problems

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