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2003 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 172 repairs.
2003 Saab 9-5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127700 mi | Wiring problem, blower fan. A/C system recharge. |
| 34000 mi US $200 |
Battery light came on. Alternator failing. Replaced with reman unit. |
| 42800 mi US $1000 |
A/c refigerant leaked out. Low pressure hose replaced and system recharged. Car still has a blend door or recirc motor issue, as car blows warmer air on driver's side. Leaving it alone for now. |
| 54300 mi US $800 |
AC was overcharged....cleaned out and refilled with proper amount of r134a |
| 57000 mi US $1000 |
Horn contact ring and crash sensors in the front bumper. Replaced ring, new adaptor cable and one front sensor |
| 29760 mi €100 |
SID repaired |
| 31000 mi €225 |
change orange relay |
| 39097 mi €590 |
xenon bulb & 2 parking sensors |
| 42333 mi €548 |
replace airconditioning condensor |
| 57412 mi €350 |
Trunk lock motor |
| 68820 mi €150 |
Parking light had to be repaired by removing headlight assembly Removed alarm module after intermittent failure. Module was beyond repair. |
| 73780 mi €120 |
Neon Light leveler replaced |
| 125260 mi €100 |
Replace PDC (park dintance control) sensor |
| 108580 mi €250 |
Airco leaking O-ring replaced System refilled |
| 118420 mi €80 |
Repair automatic mirrors. Repair interior lights. |
| 142600 mi €975 |
Replace alternator, belt and pulleys, as well as major maintenance |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi US $300 |
Evacuate and recharge A/C |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4001 mi | Replaced AC valve and refrigerant. Replaced under warranty at no cost. |
| 38720 mi US $325 |
Would crank intermittently on turning key. Garage replaced starter board. Problem persisted. Personally jiggled & sprayed all under hood connections/fuses with WD40. SOLVED PROBLEM! |
| 52853 mi US $2037 |
Replaced theft alarm with a rebuilt unit. Replaced theft alarm with a rebuilt unit. |
| 55300 mi US $313 |
Replaced H7 & headlight bulb ($14). |
| 58000 mi | THEFT ALARM: Disconnected unit to stop random alerts. Reprogrammed the alarm system to cause mild horn beep upon entry with key. |
| 143300 mi US $650 |
Replaced alternator |
| 100000 mi US $80 |
check engine light on for low fuel condition |
| 112000 mi US $1100 |
radio information display failed, shop removed printed circuit board under display, sent out for repair and reinstalled. |
| 126000 mi US $300 |
alpha numeric display panel for radio failed shop removed panel and sent out for repair, then reinstalled it one week later |
| 101000 mi | Headlight and tail light out. Oddly enough, it was the bulbs! In a Saab it's usually the headlamp control relay that broke solder traces. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 70060 mi C $180 |
A/C had small leak and needed to be repaired. |
| 111600 mi | New battery needed. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $420 |
Replaced AC recirculation motor. Replaced cabin air filter. $180. |
| 84000 mi US $150 |
Replaced voltage regulator |
| 121000 mi US $150 |
alternator pulley loose had to replace alternator |
| 129400 mi US $100 |
Xenon Headlights pricey mothers 100 buckaroos fer two bulbs Ouch ouch ouch |
| 129000 mi US $50 |
replaced all corner blinker 3rd brake lights lic plate light many were burned out or near had to find special euro bulbs hassel |
| 77500 mi C $60 |
another burnt out headlight bulb |
| 77500 mi C $10 |
Blower fan quit working. Bought GM surplus motor, modified by cutting out motor mount plate to blow air both directions, fan cage fits perft.With proper tools took 4 HRS total and $10.00 New surplus part from princess auto. Working fine. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 200000 mi US $600 |
Horrible noise coming from engine when near idle. Was determined to be alternator bearings failing. Unit replaced with reman Bosch unit and all is well. |
| 103000 mi | Alternator failed; froze up, car was not driveable. Alternator replaced. |
| 137000 mi US $60 |
rear power window was not working. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 157000 mi US $850 |
Battery charging problem. Checked, found bad alternator. Replaced it. |
| 42000 mi | Rear backup sensor wiring harness failed. Not big - not uncommon, easy fix |
| 152520 mi C $350 |
One headlight bulb failed - replaced both. |
| 99000 mi | trunk would not open. electrical cable wires broken. Re-spliced wires |
| 102100 mi US $65 |
front right headlight went out |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $500 |
trunk release inoperable, some tail lights inoperable. Replaced faulty trunk lid wiring harness. |
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