| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 64 repairs.
1999 Saab 9-3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| 128960 mi C $400 |
The muffler rusted out and had to be replaced. |
| 128960 mi | The exhaust system developed several leaks. The replacement costs were more than the car was worth. |
| 114000 mi US $380 |
Fuel pump and Crank Position Sensor |
| 158300 mi US $300 |
Valve cover gasket leak causing oil leak |
| 158900 mi US $150 |
check engine light, replace direct ignition cassette (ignition coils) and spark plugs |
| 131000 mi | Replaced midpipe because it had rusted through and was leaking. |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 275800 mi US $150 |
Replaced rusted intermediate exhaust pipe |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 143000 mi US $900 |
Transmission mount replaced |
| 117000 mi US $735 |
Turbo had to be replaced |
| 148100 mi US $150 |
Radiator |
| 76000 mi US $200 |
transmission bracket needed to be replaced |
| 79000 mi US $1200 |
Exhaust and muffler replaced. Major tune-up performed. |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 119000 mi US $130 |
dead fuel pump |
| 94000 mi | Engine running rough, then check engine light on. Computer reset and warning of future failure of (?) oxygen regulator. ignition assembly replaced oil lines leaking; rusted out |
1999 Saab 9-3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 120500 mi US $52 |
Erratic idle and intermittent stall at stop. Replaced EVAP purge valve. |
| 128000 mi | Stumble upon acceleration. DIC was replaced and symptoms have been erradicated. |
| 80200 mi US $12 |
Turbo not engaging -tech discovered air pipe not connected, reconnected - $12; also had oil changed, new brake pads and rotors |
| 84000 mi US $1446 |
"KEY NOT ACCEPTED" - replaced key antennae, resulted in the alarm not working properly, computer diagnosed it to be a "TWICE" malfunction, needed to be replaced before further driving, part had to be ordered |
| 120900 mi C $600 |
failure of gas pump, as it was described by the mechanic valve cover gasket was "rebuild" some part of the car computer had to be replaced |
| 100000 mi | Direct Ignition Cassette failed - easily replaced, no further problems |
| 80000 mi US $900 |
Car was not turning over and making awful screeching noise. Ignition/Starter had to be replaced. |
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