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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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Chart based on 149 repairs.
2001 Saab 9-5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 71 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
Engine not specified
| 128960 mi C $425 |
Replaced thermostat Replaced tie-rod ends |
| 139000 mi US $117 |
Neutral Safety Switch failed causing intermittent but daily inability to downshift to 1st gear after coming to a stop. |
| 97000 mi US $900 |
Replace bad balance shaft chain. Timing chain also replaced. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 141360 mi | I had just replaced the exhaust for $950, and found out it still needed a Cat + Pipe to manifold & Manifold $1500. And O2 sensors, two for $200 each. |
| 93620 mi C $600 |
Replaced direct ignition module. Replaced direct ignition module |
| 145080 mi C $130 |
A screw on the headgasket had worked itself loose over time resulting in loss of coolant. Headgasket re-torqued to manufacturer's specs. |
| 159280 mi C $450 |
Replaced rusty oil cooler lines |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138260 mi C $445 |
Had the fuel pump replaced.Not the whole assembly.The pump cost $285.Could have bought one online for approximately $100 had I known. |
| 139600 mi C $2000 |
Turbo died. Hard to find a replacement for V6 3.0t engine. Mechanic ordered turbo cartridge from the US. $1000 for turbo plus replaced serpentine belt. |
| 61300 mi US $850 |
Timing Belt |
| 63600 mi US $1630 |
No Oil On Dipstick Checked regularly. Replaced head gasket. |
| 125000 mi US $2400 |
Blew head gasket so got rid of car. |
| 113000 mi US $1295 |
crankshaft sensor replaced. Fuel pump replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $650 |
O2 sensor bad. Replaced Replaced muffler |
| 126300 mi US $300 |
Bad O2 sensor. Seems to be a constant issue with this car. |
| 120900 mi C $250 |
Both front and rear 02 sensors are were generating engine codes. The front 02 sensor is new, so the rear 02 sensor was disconnected so it wouldn't confuse the front 02 sensor. O2 sensor replacement |
| 128960 mi C $1400 |
Replaced muffler |
| 133300 mi C $800 |
hole in exhaust pipe - pipe was replaced |
| 148800 mi C $1200 |
New radiator |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 119000 mi US $23 |
Oil pressure sender leak. Common for this engine |
| 174000 mi US $110 |
Replaced heater core valve. |
| 179000 mi US $200 |
Replaced the DIC with the third one. This finally eliminated the CEL. Installed new spark plugs, and electrical grease. Replaced the Turbo bypass vacuum valve |
| Turbo failure and other problems. |
| 55000 mi US $120 |
sump drop and clean |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 207500 mi US $200 |
throttle body replaced |
| 212600 mi US $900 |
replaced part of front muffler |
| 110980 mi C $230 |
small leak in cooling sensor valve replaced valve |
| 122140 mi C $900 |
Original exhaust system replaced due to wear, catback. |
| 125860 mi C $125 |
Thermostat failed, part replaced including coolant flush and replace |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 155000 mi US $110 |
Oil pressure sensor leak |
| 155000 mi US $150 |
Stuck thermostat |
| 155600 mi US $50 |
Engine Coolant Temp Sensor |
| 157000 mi US $410 |
Water pump replacement |
| 66340 mi C $650 |
Throttle body |
| 83700 mi C $800 |
Cps replaced |
| 88040 mi C $900 |
Flex pipe |
| 92380 mi C $4000 |
Corrosion on oil cooler hose cause oil leak. Hoses changed. |
| 92780 mi C $70 |
Retorque head bolts, head leaked antifreeze in cylinder at cold start. No oil-antifreeze corruption |
| 103640 mi C $350 |
Change exhaust flex |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 134000 mi US $50 |
Check Engine Lite with stalling and hard starts. Code p0300 on scanner. Cleaned throttle body and replaced some vac. tubing. Reset CEL by pulling fuse 17 and car is ok for now. Add fuel cleaner to tank and oil change w/filter. |
| 81000 mi US $925 |
Throttle had to be replaced. |
| 93000 mi US $850 |
Replaced one of the motor mounts. Along the serpentine belt "route" a pulley bearing had gone bad. Pulley replaced. |
| 104800 mi US $200 |
Oil leak. Needed new gasket. |
| 111500 mi US $1200 |
Radiator cracked and had to be replaced. Various oil leaks requiring replacement of several gaskets and valves. |
| 117000 mi US $1000 |
Automatic transmission mount, torque rod, and lower control bushings were bad. A/T mount complete cracked in two. |
| 121000 mi US $300 |
The PCV box was leaking. Box was removed, resealed, and replaced with a new hose. |
| 124000 mi US $65 |
misfires, codes P0300, P0305. changed timing belt, cleaned throttle body, replaced pcv valve. |
| 124000 mi US $62 |
Car running rich, thermostat not working |
| 128200 mi US $350 |
No start,fuel pump not working. Replaced fuel pump |
| 142000 mi US $200 |
Muffler rusted and leaky |
| 148800 mi US $75 |
Replaced leaky valve cover gaskets and installed new spark plugs |
| 162000 mi US $800 |
Replaced catalytic converter and fuel injectors |
| 108000 mi US $558 |
Crank no start, fuel pump stopped working, jacked vehicle up in order to whack the fuel tank there by getting the fuel pump going, had fuel pump replaced, working fine now. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125240 mi | needed new ignition module |
| 95000 mi US $1605 |
Was experiencing blue smoke at cold startup. Diagnosed as failed seals in the turbocharger. Turbocharger was replaced with remanufactured unit. Note that this was 2nd turbo replacement, first was under factory warranty at ~3 yrs/30k miles |
| 98500 mi US $400 |
Coolant bypass valve failed, coolant was leaking under the car Engine oil leaking at distributor blocking plate |
| 101000 mi US $400 |
water pump failed, leaked coolant. had to be replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $883 |
Failed water pump causing coolant leak |
| 118000 mi US $315 |
Replaced Direct Ignition cassette - the Check Engine light was on, and I paid for diagnosis at my independent Saab mechanic; then I bought the parts from the mechanic and replaced myself in time for bi-annual vehicle emission test |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 145800 mi US $741 |
fuel delivery valve was replaced |
| 170000 mi US $220 |
replaced noisy fuel pump with aftermarket unit. |
| 174000 mi US $50 |
Leaky/rusty exhaust component |
| 130200 mi A $600 |
Heat sensitive crank position sensor caused car to break down.Replaced sensor.Also replaced leaking oil pump seal and O-ring. |
| 133920 mi | Vacuum pump hose fittings on pump and inlet manifold loose and leaking air causing engine to run "hard & rough at idle" Fitted rubber O-rings under red release rings which sealed fitting properly and caused smoother idle and acceleration. |
| 133920 mi A $300 |
Solved engine chk. light problem by replacing boost relief valves and re-seated various vacuum hoses. |
| 138260 mi | Took off LH mudguard inner plastic lining and found un-plugged plug from black box mounted between washer reservoir and mudguard.After plugging in found performance much improved and smoother.What is this box for.??? |
| 140720 mi A $289 |
Oil leaking from oil pump seal saturated serpentine belt and caused it to break. Cruise control hoses leaking and ears broken off of switch. |
| 159340 mi | Replaced faulty throttle body. |
| 125000 mi US $1185 |
The engine light went on. Originally thought it just needed sparkplugs but it also needed the wiring mechanism changed. |
| 154000 mi US $2100 |
The engine had to be replaced. |
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