| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2000 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 14 repairs.
2000 Saab 9-3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 128000 mi US $400 |
Direct ignition cassette replaced after repeated engine misfire. |
| 145000 mi US $400 |
Clutch replacement Serpentine belt came off. Found the problem to be a wobbly water pump pulley. The power steering pump hose needed attention and was conveniently accessible at time of water pump repair. |
| 145000 mi US $300 |
Radiator cracked on drivers side. Car overheated because wife continued to drive it while watching the coolant temp gauge rise. Marriage counseling and radiator replacement needed. Car shut off from overheating. |
2000 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77683 mi US $750 |
Water pump failure. Fan belts replacements |
| 82576 mi US $160 |
oil leaks in engine. Replace oil pressure sender |
| 495 mi US $495 |
PERFORM ELECTRICAL TESTS/ FUEL PRESSURE TEST. FOUND FUEL PRESSURE IN SYSTEM. FOUND POWER FROM IGN. SWITCH. POWER TO IGNITION CASSETTE BUT FOUND NO POWER TO SPARK PLUGS. REPLACE IGNITION CASSETTE. |
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