| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 116 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-5 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 74202 mi US $100 |
Replace HID (headlight) electronics unit |
| 153780 mi C $500 |
Alternator failed to properly maintain battery charge. The voltage was marginally too low |
| 199020 mi | Battery replaced under warranty. |
| 238080 mi C $401 |
Alternator failed (bearing). |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96100 mi | Report "Error 10" on the CD head unit. Will likely need a new head unit. |
| 176700 mi C $300 |
Replace bi-xenon headlight bulb. |
| 159160 mi C $500 |
Fixed loose connections which were causing rear parking sensors to work only intermittently. |
| 216380 mi | Rear middle LED brake light, Rear brake lights (bulbs only), Memory seat function, Rain sensing wiper function, Left turn signal retraction function, Replaced burned out bulbs in the temp controller (dash board), battery Replaced Heater Control Valve |
| 216680 mi | Replaced outdoor temperature sensor. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77565 mi US $181 |
master window switch |
| 171000 mi US $68 |
Replaced wobbly starter. |
| 180000 mi | Broken wire in trunk harness, re-enabled cruise control |
| 186000 mi US $7 |
Relay for high-beams was replaced. |
| 227827 mi | Fixed broken wire giving "trunk open" light |
| 228285 mi US $6 |
Butt-spliced broken black wire in trunk lid, source of "trunk open" light |
| 242714 mi US $44 |
New ac condenser and ac charge Replaced voltage regulator in alternator |
| 257835 mi | Cleaned window control module contacts. |
| 260327 mi US $153 |
New battery |
| 262518 mi US $38 |
Replaced windshield washer fluid pump |
| 85111 mi US $408 |
Replaced clock spring and wiring harness |
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