| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 172 repairs.
2003 Saab 9-5 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 129500 mi US $579 |
Post-Purchase inspection + also replaced wear items: 2 OEM hood support struts |
| 118420 mi €80 |
Rear window water nozzle. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 118500 mi US $50 |
window rollers in passenger window broken, window stuck in down position X2 plastic rollers replaced |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 200000 mi US $550 |
Was getting a clunk at takeoff or when shifting into 2nd gear, also when starting the car. I suspected subframe bushings and took into dealer to be checked. They verified and replaced them. I suppose this is technically a wear item @200K. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 142220 mi | Due to -25c weather, the drivers side window broke when attempting to open (frozen). Window not repaired at this time. |
| 152920 mi C $10 |
Drivers side window rollers broken when a attempt to roll down window @ -25c. |
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