| 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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 13 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 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011110000 miUS $620 | Drill out & replace exhaust header bolt, replace antenna mast. | ||
2000 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Aug 2016125000 miUS $700 | Routine brake replacement Engine and transmission mounts replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016127000 miUS $900 | Tires | ||
| Jan 2017128000 miUS $25 | Convertible top leaked. Sprayed roof with marine fabric sealant. No leaks since. | ||
| Apr 2017128000 miUS $400 | Direct ignition cassette replaced after repeated engine misfire. | ||
| Aug 2019145000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2019145000 miUS $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 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201547000 miUS $75 | Dealer troubleshot soft top failure messages coming in on SID during top raising. Hydraulic fluid level normal. No obvious fluid leaks in hydraulic system. Determined that hydraulic pump was getting "weak". New pump $3K. No repair made. | ||
2000 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 200977683 miUS $750 | Water pump failure. Fan belts replacements | ||
| Jun 201082576 miUS $160 | oil leaks in engine. Replace oil pressure sender | ||
| Aug 201082576 miUS $1115 | REPLACE TRANS MOUNT,TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY - Removal & Installation,(Combination) FLYWHEEL - Remove & Replace,OIL PAN GASKET - Remove & Replace | ||
| Jan 2011495 miUS $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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