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2004 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 218 repairs.
2004 Saab 9-3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 166 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Dec 200735000 mi | the smart key stopped working stranding me at walmart. then went to shop and they reset the key. | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Louisiana, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201699000 miUS $65 | changed out the expansion tank. now no longer losing coolant. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2008 - May 2015 | |||
| Jan 200845000 mi | Amp replaced Oil changed | ||
| Mar 200847000 mi | Gas Cap replaced | ||
| Oct 200975000 miUS $340 | Ignition Control Module replaced | ||
| May 201085500 miUS $1600 | Turbo replaced. Clogged oil return line. Turbo replaced. Clogged oil return line. | ||
| Jul 201089000 miUS $225 | Air Recirculation motor needed replaced, $160. Driver side mirror glass fell out. Replaced just mirror glass, $65. | ||
| Mar 2012121000 miUS $30 | One door wouldn't lock/unlock electronically. The door lock actuator needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 2012124200 miUS $350 | The struts and shocks were the original on the car and were worn out. Expected at that mileage | ||
| Sep 2012130000 miUS $90 | Wheel bearing needed replaced on the drivers front tire. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Oct 201253000 miUS $113 | vibration felt through steering wheel. source not found | ||
| Nov 201253300 miUS $800 | failed balance shaft chain tensioner and guide | ||
| Dec 201254000 miUS $800 | replaced CIM | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010102000 miUS $185 | Window regulator broke | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018259780 mi | Struts | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200845000 mi | Tightened loose brake caliper. Replaced cracked windshield fluid reservoir. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200879000 miUS $3000 | Water pump failed, engine coolant leaked. Air conditioning failed. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 201088200 miUS $220 | replaced coolant resevoir and put in new coolant. no big deal. Changed coils and spark plugs. also oil change | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011106000 miUS $215 | VACUUM PUMP REPLACES TIME IT TOOK ME WAS AROUND 40 MINUTES, 10 DAYS TO RECEIVE THE PART | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Nov 200783000 miUS $75 | Information symbol stating "lock system failure" Rear passenger door lock was sticking door couldn't be opened from the outside as well as triggering the alarm when I pressed unlock button to access vehicle. Information symbol disappeared and the shop wa | ||
| Mar 200888000 miUS $1100 | System lock failure displayed. Right rear door lock sticking, part replaced. Mechanic noticed excessive engine vibration/noise while driving vehicle. Belt tensioner needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2009108000 miUS $140 | Gearbox Malfunction Limited Performance Contact Dealer I was unable to shift car into reverse. Car was towed to dealership that was unable to duplicate problem. Computer resetting eliminated the warning display and problem hasn't reoccured. Driver's side and passenger side windows would automatically roll down 2 inches after rolling up. Dealer made tension adjustment, reset anti-pinch feature. | ||
| Apr 2010112500 miUS $170 | Saab issued a safety bulletin for broken front springs and I brought the car to the dealer to be inspected. No problems, right front spring broke 2 wks later. While apart they replaced rt front control arm and other misc wear items. | ||
| Nov 2010119000 mi | 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. ABS failure half mile after picking car up from shop; decided to sell car. | ||
| Dec 2010119000 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. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2008 | |||
| Feb 200756000 mi | dealer paid to replace blower motor and blower relay that was not functioning properly. | ||
| Jun 200764000 mi | Sunroof behaving erratically; replaced switch. | ||
| Jul 200768000 miUS $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. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2004 - May 2007 | |||
| Nov 20042052 mi | - 1000 mile/30 day service - improperly installed sunroof repaired - software update for rough shifting - software update for non-functional fog lamps | ||
| Apr 20059411 miUS $74 | - passenger seat belt sensor dysfunctional, replaced by dealer under warranty - oil & filter | ||
| Jul 200513615 mi | dealer attempts to fix loud rattles in all doors, 2 slow leaking tires patched, in-dash cd changer non-functional - replaced | ||
| Dec 200519731 miUS $79 | oil & filter, both remote keys replaced under warranty due to dysfunction, sunroof software updated due to dysfunction | ||
| May 200624730 miUS $86 | brake booster valve replaced under recall, software updates for continuing sunroof dysfunction, four exterior door handles replaced due to excessive fading, peeling hood emblem replaced, front door speakers replaced due to excessive rattling, oil & filter | ||
| Aug 200629193 mi | 30000 mile free service (oil/oil filter/air filter/etc), tensioner pulley and belt replaced due to premature wear and excessive noise, front struts replaced due to excessive noise and play due to strut failure | ||
| Sep 200629210 mi | Car flat-bedded to dealer due to failed ECU - car wouldn't start - ECU replaced, reprogrammed. | ||
| Oct 200631654 mi | Trouble starting car - reads "Immobilizer failure - Restart car - Contact dealer" - dealer finds nothing wrong. | ||
| Nov 200632930 mi | "Immobilizer failure - Restart Car - Contact Dealer" reoccurs. Unable to remove key from ignition and car will not crank. Eventually find slamming driver door resets computer and key is removeable. 3 tries and car starts. Delivered to dealer with erro | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 200840000 mi | Worn front strut thrust supports and bushings, both sides. Lubed noisy rear sway bar bushings. False tire pressure sensor failure message with winter wheels installed. Required relearning of monitor system. | ||
| May 200843000 mi | Broken right front suspension spring. | ||
| Aug 201059000 mi | Head gasket. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200823000 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. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 201389280 miC $2000 | ABS lights, traction control lights came on. speed sensor. Water pump leaking - replaced it. Had to replace struts and springs. | ||
| Jul 201397960 miC $1500 | wheel bearing had to be replaced | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012106000 miUS $300 | Wheel bearing replaced. | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200985000 miUS $390 | had code indicating vapors leaking from tank, smoke test indicated leak in top of tank, dropped tank and repaired, tech stated looked like fuel pump was installed and did not seal correctly | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200755000 miUS $85 | New front hub bearing replaced under warranty. Had the dealer perform an intermediate service while the car was there (oil change and multipoint inspection). | ||
| Feb 2010125000 miUS $700 | New front strut springs installed. Also had them replace the serpentine belt and perform an intermediate service (oil change and multipoint inspection) | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| May 2009121000 miUS $500 | Passenger side window stopped working. Replaced the regulator motor. | ||
| Jan 2010129000 miUS $350 | Crank Position Sensor went bad. Car wouldn't start. | ||
| Sep 2010126000 miUS $100 | A warming light came on telling me that I had a gearbox error. They updated the computer and the problem resolved. | ||
| May 2011135000 miUS $363 | Check engine light came on. Was faulty Crank Position Sensor and Faulty Gas Cap. Rear driver door was missing water barrier. Shop replaced water barrier. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010122000 miUS $924 | Replaced steering column CIM module. | ||
| May 2010122000 miUS $210 | Replaced right front headlight housing and bulbs. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200860000 miUS $100 | CEL was coming on intermittently so they changed a gasket on the gas cap, since the fault code was emission related. They also gave me a new gas cap in case the old gas cap was the actual problem. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jun 200851000 mi | Fan motor switch only work at one stage and would not shut off even after engine turned off. | ||
| Jun 201093000 miUS $600 | Heating and cooling fan motor stopped working. No motor was found in the USA at this time because of change of company filling orders. Car still in shop. | ||
| Jul 201094000 miUS $600 | Electric modulator burned out and one could not be found. Spyker's parts held up in customs. | ||
| Aug 201094000 mi | Keys worn out when sold, needed to be replaced. The rubber coating wore out, cracked and eventually separated from the electronics inside making the key impossible to use for opening the trunk although it still started the car. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015169200 miUS $750 | Fuel pump died while on highway. Had towed to mechanic. | ||
| Jul 2015175500 miUS $980 | Replaced both upper and lower control arms. Replaced outer tie rods. | ||
| Jan 2016US $900 | 4 brake pads and rotors replaced. Back right caliper seazed and replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Mar 2013107000 miUS $1452 | Water Pump leaking. Replaced water pump and coolant. Also replaced serpentine belt and tensor and thermostat while water pump was replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013108200 miUS $190 | Owner replaced tie rod ends both left and right as right end had worn and torn boot Front sway bar end boot torn and noisy. Replaced sway bar ends on both sides. Windshield wipers would not park properly, washers did not work properly. Replaced wiper motor and linkage | ||
| Aug 2013109000 miUS $1400 | Replaced front struts, strut mounts and strut bearings. Replaced both rear upper control arms and 4 wheel alignment. | ||
| Jul 2017130000 miUS $120 | Right rear electric lock replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013119000 miUS $120 | AC compressor won't come on no electrical current or power to ac | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011101000 mi | Replaced winshield wiper motor as the wipers stopped 4 inches up on the windshield after a complete cycle. | ||
| Jun 2012107000 miUS $170 | Re-charged AC system | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2004 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 200415125 mi | Under warranty CD player replaced | ||
| Dec 200419915 mi | replaced Idler pulley and stepper motor | ||
| Jul 200528712 mi | 30k scheduled.. Also, replaced belt tensioner, ACC belt, and all rusted lug nuts | ||
| Mar 200874000 miUS $150 | Mass air flow tube broke away from its anchor causing a hole in the tube creating an engine code and lack of driveability. | ||
| Jul 2011121000 miUS $85 | Clunking noise from right side front suspension. Replaced strut mount and strut bearing. | ||
| Dec 2011129000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2012141300 miUS $40 | Had to replace the washer pump. | ||
| Dec 2012143000 miUS $26 | Brake fluid reservoir tank cap had cracked. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200740000 mi | The ash tray would not open or retract properly. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Oregon, United States May 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201334000 mi | New battery, old one was 9 years old. | ||
| Sep 201335000 mi | Rear calipers siezed | ||
| Aug 201440000 miUS $45 | Power steering reservoir was leaking. This is a sign of a failed power steering pump seal. It is driven directly from the crank and engine oil seeps into the PS fluid. Part was $5 and 1 hour of labor. Power steering reservoir was leaking. This is a sign of a failed power steering pump seal. It is driven directly from the crank and engine oil seeps into the PS fluid. Part was $5 and 1 hour of labor. | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Utah, United States Jul 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 2012111000 miUS $900 | After purchase, recvd message "steering lock malfunction". Took to mechanic and had CIM replaced. Also replaced leaking steering pump. | ||
| Sep 2014150000 miUS $350 | Replaced ball joint, end link. | ||
| Mar 2015162000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 2016175000 mi | Clutch went, simply worn out due to miles. Sold car to dealer instead of repairing. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Sep 201060000 miUS $180 | Faulty temperature blend stepping motor in A/C Replaced broken glove box | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 201296700 miUS $258 | Replaced Expansion Tank due to leaky 'nipple' that connects to hose. | ||
| Sep 2013110000 miUS $400 | Leaking coolant hose replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Mar 201043400 miC $150 | Oil was leaking from the cam shaft. A seal was replaced 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... | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2007 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 201051000 miUS $1000 | Broken spring, known issue under warranty. Column interface module faulty causing left signal to remain on. | ||
| Aug 201158000 miUS $1200 | Fuel pump failed, was replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Arkansas, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 200719000 miUS $15 | Gearshift knob kept popping off the stick. This made it difficult to shift the car into reverse. Factory garage ordered the part after phone conservation. About a week later I drove to Tulsa (about 120 miles) and it was installed. I am satisifed with Off side dipped headlight burned out. Replaced with H7 bulb. No problems. | ||
| Aug 200932000 miUS $8 | Passenger side low beam headlight burned out. Replaced H7 bulb. | ||
| Sep 201035000 mi | Right turn signal working intermittently. Local shop could not replicate problem. | ||
| Oct 201035000 miUS $1049 | Right turn signal working intermittently. Dealer replaced column integration module. | ||
| Jul 201338200 miUS $108 | Replaced battery | ||
| Nov 201339000 miUS $5 | Replaced left side headlamp | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jan 200631509 mi | Stability failure message intermitently alerts visit dealer, ESP- CIM C0544-00 Angle Sensor internal fault, R and R no charge last month of factory warranty | ||
| May 200834000 mi | Noisy front suspension on small speed bumps, replaced sway bar droplinks and strut tower bearings each side. Left front turn signal inop, bulb anf fuse ok. Headlight assembly replaced. | ||
| Feb 200947000 mi | Engine cranks with no run, replaced crankshaft sensor. Passed on scam replacement of spark plugs. Told they were fouled from no run cranking. What BS! | ||
| Mar 201281000 miUS $106 | when temp above 80F, warm engine will crank but not run. Changed crank sensor. Problem NOT fixed! | ||
| Apr 201281000 mi | car continues to crank but not run every other week. wait 10 min to one hour then it starts. | ||
| Aug 201490000 mi | The problem was never fixed to as new status, The dealer was able to program a used(2005) ECU to run and start reliably but the turbo boost was never as new. No dealer wants to maintain an orphaned car. It got great gas mileage in limp mode though. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 200732000 mi | Noisy front suspension. Sway bars needed lubrication | ||
| Jan 2012US $1000 | Broken spring | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 201050000 miUS $125 | left headlamp needed replacing | ||
| Dec 201167000 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. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Iowa, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 200840000 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 | ||
| Feb 200943000 mi | Shifter knob for 5 speed came off shifter. | ||
| Sep 200949000 mi | Alternator made strange sound - replaced. Key required replacement - had problems with remote entry. | ||
| Sep 201289000 mi | Springs had rusted through because of a manufacturing defect and were in danger of shearing off while driving. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2009 | |||
| May 200739600 mi | Driver's side front spring replaced | ||
| Aug 200744000 mi | Power steering pump replaced; SID Display replaced | ||
| Oct 200747000 mi | Leaking crankshaft seal, repaired under warranty. Pulley and serpentine belt also replaced as they were saturated with oil. | ||
| Dec 200748000 mi | Car stalled and would not start. Dealer replaced engine management computer under warranty. | ||
| Apr 200852000 mi | Broken front passenger-side spring. Rear door latch replaced. | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200745000 miUS $300 | windows not rolling up correctly. burnt wire harness in headlamp. Squeaking belt from faulty belt tensioner. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Jul 200747000 mi | Slight click on right hand turns | ||
| Aug 200862000 mi | Power steering overfilled by dealer during a routine maintnance. Local GMC dealer diagnosed and solved problem free of charge while doing my oil change. | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015120000 miUS $20 | strut bearing replacement two coils replaced | ||
| Nov 2015123100 miUS $120 | Replaced another coil | ||
| Jun 2016128000 miUS $30 | Strut mount bearing. | ||
| Mar 2017145000 miUS $360 | Noisy bushing in rear | ||
| Nov 2017158000 miUS $30 | Replaced all four engine mounts Replaced worn tie rod end Replaced a prematurely worn strut bearing that was only lasted 20,000 miles | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jun 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012169000 miUS $500 | engine sensor (not able to start the car) stabilizer bars making a lot of noise | ||
| Mar 2013172000 mi | One of the hydraulic hose of my convertible top is broken. The part has been back ordered for months. I recently found a UK website selling the hose so I just ordered it yesterday. | ||
| May 2013172000 mi | AC compressor is not working. Apparently there is coolant leak somewhere but both my mechanic and dealer couldn't find out what is wrong. I have to refill the coolant everyweek. The fuel gauge is not working. The entire fuel pump (fuel level sensor) has to be replaced to fix that. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Aug 2024 | |||
| May 200825000 miUS $80 | Windshield washer failed to work. | ||
| Sep 200827000 miUS $150 | Windshield washer pump relay replaced. | ||
| Jul 201139000 miUS $100 | Both headliner hydralic valves for the convertible topped needed replacing (leaking). | ||
| Apr 201447200 miUS $1400 | Replaced convertible top hydraulic motors. Replaced rear brakes. | ||
| Nov 201448300 miUS $90 | Clutch return spring clip broke; entire assembly had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201549000 miUS $300 | Hear/ac blower motor and resistor replaced. | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016115000 miUS $4 | Driver door control switches all failing due to convertible top leaks. This causes the car alarm to go off intermittently and is SUPER annoying. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200935000 mi | windshield wipers stopped working. replaced parts (?) and alls fine now | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201694860 miC $800 | Change CIM and steering wheel lock and ignition switch | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2017US $40 | leaking valve cover gasket | ||
| May 201795000 mi | seat belt retractor failed, found out it was covered by a recall. | ||
| Jan 201899000 miUS $145 | Seat Heater drivers side failed, coil burnt. Not worth cost to fix it. | ||
| Aug 2021105000 miUS $680 | ECU Failure, No start condition Throttle Body Position sensor Fail | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 201057000 miUS $1297 | Couldn't start. Replaced Column Interation Module that controls alarm and steering. Also Ignition Switch Module that controls remote activity and monitors ignition position, also 2 remote transmitters. Also yaw rate sensor. What an ordeal. Fortunately Saab paid half of total cost. | ||
| May 201162800 miUS $500 | Replaced passenger door window motor. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201145000 mi | Power windows stopped working and door locks! I paid 90 dollars for the window switch and installed the part myself. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 2012129700 miUS $150 | Hydraulic convertible roof failure | ||
| Jun 2014145000 miUS $950 | AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201459520 miC $30 | Vacuum pump was leaking oil. Replaced the vacuum pump gasket and put silicone on the one inside the pump housing. A bit messy but a cheap fix. | ||
| Jun 201765720 miC $200 | Car had noise from uneven pavement cause by loose brake pads. Re-fitted the pads. Replaced front sway bars. Replaced exhaust brackets. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Nevada, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201151300 mi | changed burned out low beams changed burned out low beams | ||
| Oct 201368000 mi | The driver's seat belt is kaput. It can be used butrnnot as originally intended. Can't get a new belt. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $300 | Left front wheel hub replaced. | ||
| May 201373200 miUS $380 | Front passenger side power window motor replaced | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010168000 miUS $300 | Car would shutter upon full boost, gas gauge inop. Replaced fuel pump and spark plugs at approx $300 | ||
| Sep 2010178000 miUS $270 | Heard louder noises coming from the front end. Found it needed two wheel bearings. Purchased a pair from Rock Auto @ 269 with shipping. Installed myself in my garage in approx 3 hours. Problem solved. | ||
| Oct 2010179300 miUS $45 | Check Engine light came on, and car lacked power. Pulled a code for Boost Controller Malfunction. Replaced Boost Controller, issue solved. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200745000 mi | Fog Lamp electrical short due to defective plastic lamp cover | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
| May 201061000 miUS $400 | Fuel sending unit failed, fuel gauge not working due to that. | ||
| Oct 201063300 miUS $950 | Water pump was noticed by oil change mechanic over a year ago to have a small leak. Car suddenly and frequently required more anti-freeze. Took in to dealer for water pump replacement. | ||
| Nov 201064000 mi | Low coolant level light came back on and coolant level had dropped since water pump replacement. Dealer pressure tested it overnight and could not find leak. Said if it happens again they will dig deeper. | ||
| Mar 201165000 mi | Same problem - low coolant level. Dealer can't find where the slow leak is coming from. Did another pressure test on cooling system. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201894000 miUS $100 | the driver door handle is broken again, 3rd time in 18 months or about 200 pulls per repair :) | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2018 | |||
| May 201243500 miUS $500 | Broken front spring | ||
| Oct 201757000 mi | Driver's side door would not close; door latch was in the LOCKED position even though the door was open. Remote control did not work on either driver or passenger door. The passenger door manual lock could be operated but the driver side would not work manually. A youtube video was located and the solution was to move the door latch with a screwdriver while holding the outer door handle in the open position. The door now opens and closes just fine. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2008 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 200822320 miA $87 | Recirc air vent motor was rattly. Roof needed lube. | ||
| Aug 200828520 miA $1600 | 1. Gearbox malfunction light came on. 2. Seats wouldn't slide horizontally when the handle to let the rear seat passanger in was used. | ||
| Mar 200934100 miA $120 | Front passenger seat would no longer recline forward to allow passengers to enter to the back seats. | ||
| May 201163860 miA $270 | problem 1: gearbox clunky. Could not replicate problem. No error codes found. Oil OK. | ||
| Jan 201262000 miA $4500 | Gearbox overhaul | ||
| Jun 201492380 miA $150 | Diagnose coolant leak. They said it was most likely an internal leak. They wanted more time to check it out, I said no since it would probs be expesnsive. | ||
| Aug 201492380 mi | I discovered that water leaked into the spare tire area of the boot, when it rained heavily. From when I got it (2.5y old) I would hear water drops when raining, but never knew where. Until the last day i owned it. Coolant leak never found. | ||
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in South Africa Nov 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201443600 miR 10 | Replaced outside air temperature sensor | ||
| Sep 202151460 miR 70 | Replace battery | ||
2003.5 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Dec 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014157000 mi£200 | EGR Solenoid | ||
| Jul 2014144800 mi£250 | Inter-cooler fail, required replacement | ||
| Sep 2014149000 mi£100 | Replacement of rods | ||
| Mar 2015166000 mi£250 | Suspension rod bearing fail. Replaced | ||
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