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Expensive Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (58%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 137 repairs.
Saab 9-5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (16%)
$1000 - $2499 (84%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 75 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced throttle body. |
| 104000 mi US $1075 |
Replaced two windows smashed by a thief: front passenger and rear windshield. |
| 125895 mi US $450 |
Vacuum hose disconnected, engine stopped running suddenly. |
2007 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77500 mi C $300 |
Driver side power window failed. Replaced a failed roller within the door. |
| 81840 mi C $2000 |
Head gasket leaking oil. Replaced the head gasket, machined parts for better fit. Replaced other, related gaskets. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103300 mi US $300 |
Bushings |
| 108000 mi US $4100 |
transmission died |
| 112300 mi US $1500 |
All engine seals needed to be replaced |
| 123000 mi US $200 |
Oil seals |
| 138800 mi US $2000 |
All seals needed to be replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $1500 |
Slight oil leak from pan was diagnosed as a bad pcv hose that increased pressure on oil pan seal. Hose replaced and new seal installed. Replaced throttle body assembly and two hoses with valves in the PCV system attached to the throttle body assembly. After replacing the PCV hoses and throttle body the car ran better, but as well as it should. The direct injection cassette DIC was misfiring on one cylinder, replacing it resolved the issue. |
| 149200 mi US $1600 |
Leaking water pump Replaced tie rod Oil pressure sensor replaced |
| 151300 mi US $401 |
Drive belt and pulleys |
| 155200 mi US $600 |
Replace flex pipe. Replace heater control valve. |
| 157000 mi US $440 |
Power steering hose |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 64000 mi US $634 |
Had new Xenon Bulbs put in. |
| 65000 mi US $205 |
LH axle seal leaking gear oil. Removed LH axle and replace axle seal. Refilled transmission oil and road tested. Vehicle OK Spring for arm rest |
| 75000 mi US $430 |
Replaced trailing arm and sway bar bushings |
| 78000 mi US $333 |
Heater bypass valve gave out at 75,675. Known issue with car. Plastic part in coolant system gives way. Actually the rubber gasket gives out. |
| 81000 mi US $561 |
rear camber issue. Known for 9-5 wagons. Was advised of rear steering knuckle bushing wear. Had rear upper and lower knuckle bushings replaced(both sides). Vehicle was sent for an alignment. Still needs shims for rear alignment issue. |
| 82700 mi US $561 |
RH front camber out of spec(-1.4). Installed front camber bolt kits (supplied). Rear Camber out of spec(LH -1.5, RH-1.6). Installed supplied rear camber shims. |
| 81300 mi US $1930 |
Left rear shim added. Bought 4 New Tires Bridgestone Potenza-RE960 P235/45 R17. New Throttle body, had new O2 sensors put in. Had rattle in driver's side door looked at. Was the soft felt pad. Greased manual shifter.  Installed new Koni FSD shocks • 9-5 rear spring spacers 15mm o $796.67  Replaced the front springs with the wrong ones • 2 new strut mounts • 2 new seals • 2 new spring supports • 2 new strut bearings o $480.52  Wheel Alignm |
| 81900 mi US $270 |
Put new correct front spring on (bought new correct front springs & back[ left back as is]) |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 168000 mi US $550 |
Replaced crank position sensor. Replaced exhaust mid-pipe and resonator |
| 173500 mi US $1000 |
Replaced ignition cassette, plugs Temp gauge dropping to zero while driving. Replaced thermostat. |
| 97300 mi US $1600 |
Had to replace all struts and shocks as well as the bearings. |
| 81840 mi $500 |
Subframe bushes were worn. Knocking sound when changing gears |
| 86900 mi $1000 |
Shock absorbers were bad. Knocking sound while driving. |
| 98580 mi $600 |
Radiator gave way and dump all the coolant on the road. Had to get the car towed to the workshop and replaced the radiator. |
| 103820 mi $200 |
Bearing for the intermediate shaft failed. Replaced it and found that my wheel bearing was jammed good. Had to replace the whole steering wheel knuckle, wheel bearing and outer CV joint. |
| 109300 mi $120 |
AC fan was shutting off intermittently. Non of the AC Panel buttons could restart the fan, and the fan will turn back on automatically when it felt like it. Turn out to be the Fan Control Unit or Fan Resistor pack that was faulty. |
| 128940 mi $400 |
Alternator bearing seized, pulley was dislodged, serpentine belt came loose. |
| 132060 mi $200 |
Leaking high pressure power steering hose Changed outside temperature sensor |
| 139500 mi $300 |
Engine mounts were shot. replaced them and all is well. |
| 145700 mi $500 |
Transmission was leaking oil. Changed the transmission oil seals. |
| 150660 mi $200 |
Front absorbers were shot |
| 156240 mi $100 |
AC compressor had to be changed. Was not providing sufficient pressure. Had a weak battery symptom. Replaced battery |
| 159960 mi $750 |
Replaced gearbox. |
| 163680 mi $500 |
Steering rack was replaced. It was hard to turn, and made a loud clicking and cracking noise when turning the wheel AC Expansion valve was stuck and caused the AC to not blow cold air. Replaced valve and filter drier. |
| 60000 mi US $900 |
PCV valve replacement; "throttle body" repair |
| 65000 mi US $1700 |
electrical relays replaced. 60000 mile service |
| 70000 mi US $1400 |
engine management system repair |
| 80000 mi US $980 |
Heater control valve leaking; replaced |
| 92000 mi US $650 |
vacuum leak causing fueling errors. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 156200 mi US $1800 |
new clutch, rear main seal, slave cylinder, re-seal oil pan |
| 170000 mi US $715 |
Replaced leaking power steering hydraulic hoses. |
| 178000 mi US $650 |
Cut out and repaired and painted drivers side dogleg rust damage. |
| 200000 mi US $300 |
Replaced front rotors and pads….. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 134000 mi US $1450 |
tie-rod end replaced |
| 143920 mi C $700 |
Direct Ignition Coil module failed, resulting in a check engine light. The part was supplied by my Saab independent shop and was $600+CDN. |
| 153780 mi C $500 |
Alternator failed to properly maintain battery charge. The voltage was marginally too low |
| 179800 mi C $330 |
Exhaust system replaced. Center muffler was rotted out. A coolant hose feeding the heater started to leak. This is a custom part that has a plastic tee and three ends. It is a factory only part and is expensive and hard to get to. The SAAB specialist says it rarely fails. |
| 187260 mi C $380 |
I discovered a leaking rear shock when I was changing to summer tires. I decided to go to Bilstein rear shocks. 300k is a good life for factory shocks, but I have had them go longer in the past. |
| 193740 mi C $600 |
Installed new engine mounts. You can't really tell until you strip out a lot of stuff. But two of four look fine. |
| 202740 mi C $1400 |
As a result of my DIY timing/balance chain repair last year, the engine developed an oil leak that required the head gasket to be replaced. Two broken exhaust manifold studs were also replaced while the head was off. The two studs at the extreme ends of the exhaust manifold tend to break off at the interface between the manifold at the head. This is due to the difference in the thermal expansion of the two parts, the head being aluminum and the manifold being ductile iron. The exhaust manifold probably also gets much hotter as it isn't water cooled. These two studs are made extra long with a tubular spacer under the nuts to improve their flexibility to resist this distortion, but this is only partly effective. The car can operate quite nicely without them for a long time as the remainder of the studs are enough to prevent an exhaust leak. That is until another one breaks, which would cause a leak and need to be repaired. I intend to run this car to about 450,000 km, so a reasonable level of repair is necessary. Note that this is my second 9-5 and the same thing happened to it at about the same distance but I never had it repaired. It is something that will happen to virtually every car with this motor sometime after 250,000 km. |
| 238080 mi C $401 |
Alternator failed (bearing). |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78740 mi C $100 |
Motor for the rear-windshield wiper broke and needed to be replaced. |
| 176700 mi C $300 |
Replace bi-xenon headlight bulb. |
| 208260 mi C $500 |
Fixed loose connections which were causing rear parking sensors to work only intermittently. |
| 216380 mi C $1200 |
Replaced direct ignition cartridge. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 67100 mi US $600 |
The key remote would not lock or unlock doors. Replaced key lock and cover panel for shifter. |
| 77565 mi US $181 |
master window switch |
| 91000 mi US $1300 |
Radiator leaking at connector Rear shocks Valve cover seal Heater bypass valve |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 174000 mi US $1000 |
Blower motor and fan control module needed replacing. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63000 mi US $280 |
Steel a/c hose had fallen off. |
| 66000 mi US $700 |
Oil leak; had to replace oil pressure sensor to stop leak Rear liftgate strut failed, no longer kept lift gate up; had to replace strut |
| 67900 mi US $150 |
PCV hoses needed to be replaced; several check valves had broken. |
| 70900 mi US $300 |
Lift gate broken, lift strut replaced replaced direct ignition cassette to troubleshoot low mileage issue and to eliminate spark misfire error code. |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Replaced crankshaft position sensor to troubleshoot rough idle that turned out in the end to be incorrectly gapped spark plugs. |
| 88000 mi US $1490 |
A/c compressor seized. Replaced compressor, a/c receiver dryer and serpentine belt |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
R/R wheel bearing making a ton of noise. Replaced. |
| 137500 mi US $650 |
Ignition casette and sparkplugs |
| 140000 mi US $100 |
PCV hose replacement. New valve cover gaskets. |
| 140000 mi US $350 |
Surface rust repair in front of rear wheel arches. |
| 161700 mi US $500 |
These problem cropped within weeks of each other. Mass Air flow sensor replaced, crank position sensor replaced. oil pressure switch leaking, and replaced. Now runs like new! Got boost? |
| 165000 mi US $3000 |
Head gasket was leaking oil. Head gasket, timing chain, balance shaft chains, chain guides, chain tensioner, and top engine mount were replaced. She now runs real smooth, and powerful without any oil leaks! |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Basic reason was 60,000 mile service. Repair was replacing the rear hatch latch. It had been cycling with the brakes and causing the cargo light to be on persistently. $500 for 60K service; $200 to fix latch. Serpentine belt tensioner was not functioning adequately. |
| 73200 mi US $100 |
Alternator was not charging. Decided to replace myself. Vary difficult to access and r/r alternator. Repairs still ongoing. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $1000 |
Engine mount and transmission mount replaced. Belt tensioner and pulley replaced. Drive belt replaced. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 15000 mi US $1500 |
Synchro for reverse went out so car could not reliably go into reverse Synco for reverse went out so car could not reliably go into reverse |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced exhaust manifold leak. Replaced water pump. |
| 70000 mi US $250 |
Heater valve leaking - replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $400 |
Serpentine belt tensioner making noise and replaced |
| 50225 mi US $387 |
Heater by-pass valve leaking - replace |
| 53166 mi US $1172 |
Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment |
| 59778 mi US $187 |
Replace battery |
| 62000 mi US $123 |
1/2 inch play in steering wheel - check steering and suspension - told problem was probably universal joint wear in steering column - no repair recommended. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 95480 mi $1800 |
Rust in the left rear wheel arch, minor rust attack in the rear right door. The rust was sanded down and repainted. |
| 97340 mi $3500 |
Thermostat needed replacement, when the engine temperature never got up to normal when the car was driven. The car also could overheat when driving in city traffic. The repair also included oil change and lubing the handbrake rear drums. |
2003 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 72000 mi US $72000 |
Needed to re-attach some trim |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34000 mi US $200 |
Coolant bypass valve cracked, and dumped coolant. Battery light came on. Alternator failing. Replaced with reman unit. |
| 42800 mi US $1000 |
Air Mass Meter faulty. Replaced for $440 by independent Saab specialist 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. |
| 50200 mi US $373 |
Front wheel bearings/hub replaced due to whirring noise. Original parts, over 10 years old. |
| 50600 mi US $1000 |
Engine and transmission mounts, serpentine belt, and idler pulley replaced. All preventative maintenance, and to eliminate wearing parts. |
| 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 |
| 49600 mi €350 |
Bypass valve while on holiday in Italy |
| 49431 mi €248 |
oil change, check bypass valve, update transmission software |
| 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. |
| 70060 mi €315 |
Direct Injection Cassette Replaced |
| 73780 mi €120 |
Neon Light leveler replaced |
| 86180 mi €350 |
Replaced fuel pump |
| 125260 mi €100 |
Replace PDC (park dintance control) sensor |
| 97340 mi €200 |
Replace TDC sensor |
| 98580 mi €450 |
Replace Brake Booster |
| 103540 mi €300 |
Repair leaking distribution oil gasket |
| 104740 mi €125 |
Replace Bypass Valve |
| 108580 mi €250 |
Airco leaking O-ring replaced System refilled |
| 112220 mi €150 |
Replace intake hose beween intercooler and turbo Replace Hester valve |
| 135160 mi €700 |
Replace rear wheel bearing |
| 142600 mi €975 |
Replace alternator, belt and pulleys, as well as major maintenance |
| 152520 mi €200 |
Replaced coolant bypass valve |
| 177940 mi €1500 |
New Timing Chain rolled in |
| 132000 mi US $1527 |
leaking Freon, blower motor failed. replaced compressor, dryer, blower motor, recharged ac |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $350 |
Needed Ignition Coil replacement |
| 100000 mi US $2300 |
Thermostat Bushings Vacuum booster |
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Crank position sensor |
| 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
| 137000 mi US $900 |
Replaced bushings in rear suspension Repaired both doglegs as rust was serious. |
| 142000 mi US $300 |
Torn CV Joint cover |
| 143300 mi US $650 |
Replaced alternator |
| 145000 mi US $857 |
Front and Back Exhaust Mufflers Front Brake Pads |
| 23775 mi US $337 |
Reset compass to correct zone ($40). Replaced broken cup holder ($195). Corrected thrust alignment ($80). Under warranty repaired fuel pump retaining tabs. |
| 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! |
| 46837 mi US $156 |
Noticed bluish smoke from exhaust on starting. Worsened over next five months. Replaced crank case vent kit ($55) with latest version. |
| 52853 mi US $2037 |
Engine, transmission, and subframe mounts. Front mail seal, oil pump o-ring, oil pressure sensor. Replaced theft alarm with a rebuilt unit. Replaced engine mount RH Replaced front main seal Replaced oil pressure sensor Replaced oil pump O-ring Replaced rear subframe mount bushing Replaced theft alarm with a rebuilt unit. |
| 55300 mi US $313 |
Replaced heater control valve ($191), upper heater core hose ($40), and upper radiator how item 51 93 362 ($15). Last two preventive. Replaced H7 & headlight bulb ($14). Mechanic suggested replacing the RHC CV Shaft(front right) but the part was not available. |
| 59900 mi US $240 |
Noise from front of exhaust pipe. Local shop bought a short pipe section and bent it to fit avoiding expensive part purchase. |
| 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 |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 160000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission overheated on January 24th. This was after a week of below freezing temperatures. |
| 70060 mi C $180 |
A/C had small leak and needed to be repaired. |
| 139500 mi C $2500 |
Clutch was worn. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46000 mi US $200 |
clogged injection system |
| 47000 mi US $500 |
cracked motor mounts |
| 48000 mi US $800 |
faulty direct ignition system |
| 49000 mi US $1200 |
broken fuel pump. car had to be towed. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 132680 mi C $300 |
The front left hub needed to be replaced due to high-pitched whine. The PCV valve needed to be replaced - only cost $17 (changed this part myself). |
| 159800 mi C $1100 |
Exhaust rusted - replaced exhaust from cat-back with an after-market stainless performance model. Front Right Tie-rod replaced. Front Left Sway Bar Bushing replaced. |
| 152520 mi C $350 |
Rear right strut failed - replaced both. No heat, temperature gauge reads low. Appears the thermostat replaced just over one year ago has failed. The part was NOT an OEM part. One headlight bulb failed - replaced both. |
| 117000 mi US $800 |
Shocks leaking, replaced all shocks, struts and springs |
| 117000 mi US $1000 |
car died at 70 MPH in passing lane, towed to dealer who replaced throttle body module. repair successful |
| 110360 mi C $5000 |
blew radiator replaced radiator plus all coolant hose |
| 99000 mi US $250 |
oil leak in turbo |
| 110000 mi US $1000 |
fuel pump failed on highway |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| US $200 | Blown hydraulic hose to clutch - towed for repair. |
| US $150 | Heater bypass valve |
| US $1000 | Alternator died, battery 1 month later |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Installed rear suspension shims to correct excessive camber. Sticking rear brake caliper. Shop insisted moaning sound was normal. Owner attempted repair. |
| 128000 mi US $300 |
Replaced 2 PCV hoses, replaced belt & idler pulley, along with routine 120k service |
| 133000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced subframe bushings, 4 suspension dampers, swaybar links. Replaced 2 tailgate shocks, 1.25 hrs, $45 for parts |
| 155000 mi US $320 |
Replaced DIC and spark plugs. Air distribution system faults |
| 180000 mi US $900 |
oil leak on right side of engine clogged valve on windshield washer system Replaced front sway-bar links (x2) |
| 187000 mi US $380 |
Replaced ruptured radiator hoses Replaced motor mount |
| 193000 mi US $100 |
Dragging left rear parking brake. Adjustment to the brake and lever by service shop but still drags. I attempted myself afterwards (loosen pads, lube adjustment mechanism), to no avail. Repair would involve cleaning and lubing pad retention. |
| 198000 mi US $225 |
CEL. Replaced DIC and spark plugs. |
| 229300 mi US $608 |
replaced radiator |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced accessory belt tensioner, two idler pulleys and belt. Reverted to original long belt design after dealer converted to short belt design which bypassed one idler. Addressed an NVH issue at idle. |
| 102000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front (only) brake pads, rotors, calipers and flushed brake fluid - first brake repair since new. Suspected front wheel bearing(s) was bad and was right - noise is gone. Also lower ball joints and hub/bearing assembly. |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Xmsn mount |
| 155000 mi US $700 |
replaced worn out transmission and engine mounts 4 wheel alignment, rear camber adjusted with shims replaced in tank fuel pump replaced ignition cassette replaced cam cover gasket |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 54500 mi US $260 |
Diagnose and repair pin in underdash connect which was causing erroneous brake failure light operation. |
| 85000 mi US $440 |
Diagnose and replace shift lock solenoid (first replacement) |
| 116000 mi US $350 |
Replaced theft siren assembly (alarm would go off unprovoked) (first replacement) |
| 123000 mi US $800 |
Replaced failed fuel pump assembly (first time for this replacement). |
| 129000 mi US $250 |
Replaced crankshaft position sensor (first replacement) - the part is $80, buy and carry a spare in your car. This failure left us stranded during a driving vacation. Cost shown does not include towing, hotel, meals or rental car charges also incurred. |
| 142000 mi US $485 |
Replaced failed rear shock absorbers (first replacement) |
| 152000 mi US $495 |
Thermostat failed (first time for this repair). Replaced thermostat assembly, intake manifold gasket, temperature sensor and coolant. |
| 157000 mi US $1578 |
replaced engine mount and transmission mount (first replacement for both) in shop for transmission mount replacement - mechanic noticed a squealing timing belt idler bearing. replaced front sway bar links (first time for this repair) in shop for transmission mount replacement - mechanic noticed a squealing timing belt idler bearing. replaced engine mount and transmission mount (first replacement for both) replaced front sway bar links (first time for this repair) |
| 168500 mi US $225 |
Replaced both Xenon headlamp bulbs. Refurbished hazy plastic headlamp lens panels to clear finish. Replaced both Xenon headlamp bulbs. Refurbished hazy plastic headlamp lens panels to clear finish. |
| 168700 mi US $2200 |
Rebuilt and reinstalled turbocharger unit. Had been showing signs of wear (blue smoke at startup) for almost a year. Replaced all chassis subframe bushings. 2 of 6 completely worn, the remainder were well on their way. Replaced both Xenon headlamp bulbs. Refurbished hazy plastic headlamp lens panels to clear finish. rebuilt turbocharger assembly Replaced all chassis subframe bushings. 2 of 6 completely worn, the remainder were well on their way. |
| 169500 mi US $400 |
Replaced warped front rotors. |
| 178000 mi US $130 |
Freon Recharge for A/C System Freon Recharge for A/C System |
| 184000 mi US $350 |
Replaced worn gas struts on wagon hatch lid Replaced worn gas struts on wagon hatch lid |
| 202000 mi US $1190 |
Blower fan inoperable. Replaced HVAC control unit, and underdash flap motor and linkage arm. |
| 212000 mi US $1215 |
Replaced timing belt and idler pulleys. Replaced torsion rod (links engine to frame). Replaced control arm bushings. |
| 216000 mi US $1030 |
In shop for rear pads & rotors. Also replaced alternator and serpentine belt tensioner (1st replacement for each). |
| 219000 mi US $500 |
Replaced water pump |
| 221000 mi US $700 |
Plastic tank on radiator cracked. Replaced radiator & refilled coolant. |
| 230500 mi US $287 |
Replaces oxygen sensor in response to check engine light |
| 96300 mi US $3000 |
transmission leaked was fixed then failed completely a week later |
| 102000 mi US $1300 |
Fuel pump replaced replaced thermostat |
| 107300 mi US $380 |
fix loose door handle charge AC |
| 112300 mi US $150 |
driver side window failed |
| 114000 mi US $1250 |
replace ignition cassette, replace valve cover gaskets, replace oil sensor |
| 118000 mi US $1100 |
CPS, cooling system, oil leaks |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $1200 |
Coolant leak. Heater control valve and associated hoses replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Vehicle was was emitting a clunk when going into reverse - one clunk about every 3 or 4 times. Additionally, shifting wasn't very smooth at times. Mechanic changed fluid and switched the transmission control module to a more reliable 03. |
| 90000 mi US $110 |
Vehicle exhibited a moaning sound under moderate acceleration up hill. Power delivery gradually turned choppy. Started having problems starting. Main fuel computer is dead. Unique to exact car - not just to model. Awaiting results. The vehicle wouldn't start. It would turn over but that was it. I thought it was a fuel pump. It turned out to be a fuel computer that governs entire fuel system. Mechanic hacked computer as it is specific to this exact car! |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 230700 mi US $3000 |
throttle body, DIC, turbocharger, sludge, oil pressure, catalytic converter |
| 81000 mi US $700 |
Throttle body |
| 110000 mi US $3700 |
Turbo replacement, timing chain. Oil sludge. |
2001 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 125000 mi US $2400 |
Blew head gasket so got rid of car. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 93620 mi C $600 |
Replaced direct ignition module. Replaced direct ignition module |
| 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. |
| 125860 mi C $130 |
Tie rod end replaced. |
| 138880 mi C $450 |
transmission fluid leak from rusty cooler line |
| 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. |
| 151280 mi C $120 |
Spongy brakes traced to fluid leak from rusted brake line. Rusted part was cut out and replaced with new line. No problems since then. |
| 159280 mi C $450 |
Replaced rusty oil cooler lines |
| 171100 mi C $430 |
replaced starter (original to the car) as it was starting to go. replaced left drive axle as boots were ripped |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120900 mi C $250 |
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 |
| 113000 mi US $1295 |
crankshaft sensor replaced. Fuel pump replaced. |
| 61300 mi US $850 |
Alternator Bad Replaced Battery Timing Belt |
| 63600 mi US $1630 |
No Oil On Dipstick Checked regularly. Replaced head gasket. |
| 124000 mi C $100 |
3 front passenger side wheel hub bolts cross threaded and broken. |
| 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. |
| 138880 mi C $350 |
Had to replace Intermediate front axle bearing and front passenger side wheel bearing for low rumble noise |
| 139600 mi C $330 |
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. Within a week of new turbo, had to have tie rod bearings lubed for clicking noise when turning steering wheel |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $120 |
sump drop and clean |
| 60000 mi US $600 |
drive axle seals replaced that were leaking. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Dealer put the car together wrong from previous repair, causing hole to run on PS line. Didn't find this out till Indy had the car apart. |
| 70000 mi US $1790 |
Had to replace both axles and overhaul the trans due to a $37 failed bushing inside trans |
| 71000 mi US $140 |
replaced brake booster |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 95780 mi C $170 |
Windshield washer motor replaced |
| 99200 mi C $450 |
Alternator changed. |
| 103640 mi C $350 |
Change exhaust flex |
| 104160 mi C $400 |
power steering tube blown |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 79000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced non-working Saab Information Display. Replaced brake booster and vacuum hoses. Replaced high beam relay in fuse box. |
| 81000 mi US $925 |
Throttle had to be replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $300 |
The bolt which attaches the brake dust cover had come out and needed to be replaced. Had to replace the wheel bearing in the process. |
| 89000 mi US $750 |
Alternator needed 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. |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Both front windows would not open. Needed new switch installed. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125240 mi C $1000 |
DIC replaced |
| 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 |
| 95500 mi US $718 |
ABS controller failure. Symptom was ABS, BRAKE, TCS and lights on dash, and inoperative speedometer. |
| 98500 mi US $400 |
Coolant bypass valve failed, coolant was leaking under the car Engine oil leaking at distributor blocking plate Previously-replaced control arm bushing failed prematurely. Replaced at reduced parts/no labor cost by shop since they had performed original replacement. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2000 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 70060 mi C $1100 |
Rear shock leaked, replace both rear shocks and springs |
| 71300 mi C $2000 |
new front end suspension |
| 74400 mi C $800 |
Water pump failed, lost coolant, destroyed aux belt. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $3000 |
Frozen water pump pulley slammed into engine cover which cut the cover to leak oil, ruined engine. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
Radiator hose cracked due to age. Had to wait one day for replacement part before repair work was done. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
EGR valve failure which resulted in an oil leak. |
| 83000 mi US $130 |
Check engine light turned on. Brought car to shop to determine it was the direct ignition cassette failing. I replaced the unit myself. |
| 92000 mi US $187 |
Thermostat went out and the temperature gauge almost went into the red. |
| 96000 mi US $700 |
Radiator cracked |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Oil pan gasket leaks oil and needs replacing. |
| 111000 mi US $350 |
CPS went out. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 159000 mi US $1150 |
Car would not start. Fuel pump needed to be replaced. |
| 159000 mi US $814 |
Faulty Throttle Body V6 |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 113400 mi US $1850 |
This car has been a very good car barring the failure of the transmission at approx. 114,000 miles. |
| 123000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced Direct Ignition cassette and serpentine belt |
| 125300 mi US $618 |
ABS module replaced |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $792 |
Fuel pump went out, had dealer install new pump and assembly. Lower front engine mount went out and tore the intercooler hose. The swaybar links were also bad. |
| 162000 mi US $800 |
My aftermarket shocks and struts were starting to go bad. Bought new ones all around and am having the dealer install them. |
| 163000 mi US $1100 |
I took the car in to the dealer and they put on my new aftermarket suspension. They also replaced a few key components that go along with the suspension. |
| 168000 mi US $565 |
Idler Pulley blew up which caused the serpentine belt to snap. Dealer replaced Idler, Pulley, Thermostat, and belt. |
| 175000 mi US $500 |
Leak in the AC return hose. Part ordered, replaced, and AC system recharged. |
| 225200 mi US $500 |
A Heater valve and hose were leaking. Both were replaced and the problem was solved. |
| 222200 mi US $370 |
Tie rod End needed replacing. Part was replaced. |
| 234000 mi US $523 |
Water Pump seized destroyed the serpentine belt as well. |
| 252000 mi US $600 |
Alternator died on a long trip while on the freeway. Took it to a local foreign auto repair shop and diagnosed as alternator failure. Battery did not need replacing. |
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