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2001 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (1%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 149 repairs.
2001 Saab 9-5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94860 mi C $120 |
Replaced headlight relay (high beam was working only intermittently) |
| 103280 mi C $1000 |
AC compressor needed replacing. New compressor and receiver dryer installed and system recharged. |
| 171100 mi C $430 |
replaced starter (original to the car) as it was starting to go. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 73600 mi US $750 |
Had to replace starter motor. |
| 61300 mi US $850 |
Alternator Bad Replaced Battery |
| 125928 mi C $85 |
window motor for passenger front door repaired window motor for passenger front door repaired |
| 124000 mi US $650 |
Mechanical door that regulates heat / air conditioning temperature was no longer operating. Mechanic replaced door arm. |
| 111000 mi US $85 |
both brake lights failed, and needed replacement. this is a chronic problem, happening about once per year |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Right passenger window motor died |
| 120000 mi | Replaced three year old battery still under warranty |
| 130500 mi US $45 |
Common issue with these 95's is the rear taillights overheat and burn the plastic lamp socket. Replaced the left harness completely, and replaced the bulbs with LED bulbs. |
| 145000 mi US $80 |
Tools added $50 to the expense repair. Recharged the A/C system to eliminate compressor whine with low Freon. |
| 169000 mi US $120 |
Replaced the starter 3 times. Received TWO bad starters from Tom's off eBay |
| 183300 mi US $29 |
Electronic car alarm system rebuilt, new batteries. Car alarm would light off, and couldn't be squealched. |
| 186000 mi US $65 |
Rear trunk latch had crushed sensor switch, leaving the rear lamps on, and draining the battery. Replaced with a used one. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 207500 mi US $200 |
alarm disabled |
| 103540 mi | Pump for screen washers was replaced |
| 115840 mi C $80 |
had problem with heating, found to be a loose connection, connecting plug was cleaned and re connected. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95780 mi C $170 |
Windshield washer motor replaced |
| 99200 mi C $450 |
Alternator changed. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 134000 mi | I'm a new owner and installed a Kenwood am/fm/cd/mp3 receiver. Car audio failed and only cost was a plug adapter. |
| 79000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced non-working Saab Information Display. Replaced high beam relay in fuse box. |
| 89000 mi US $750 |
Alternator needed to be replaced. |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Both front windows would not open. Needed new switch installed. |
| 126700 mi US $610 |
Alternator went out and was replaced with a rebuilt model. |
| 135000 mi US $600 |
Actuator (for providing direction of air flow) for heating/air system had to be replaced. Unable to direct air to defrost or to floorboard until this was replaced. |
| 151000 mi | Door buttons (lock, unlock) do not work on key nor in car. All looks function must be controlled manually. The TWICE unit was replaced but no affect. No known fix. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125240 mi C $1000 |
DIC replaced |
| 125240 mi | needed repairs to the climate control system. the cooling was unrelaible....the driver side would call for cooling and the passenger side would be heating. |
| 105200 mi US $250 |
Alternator went bad. Replaced battery. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 169000 mi US $2000 |
The key simply needed to be recoded but since Saab is DOA, there is no way to recode without replacing the whole computer. We just sent the car to the scrap yard instead. |
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