

Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (9%)
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (32%)
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Saab 9-5 in Utah, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Aug 201191300 mi | Warning light. Saab dealer inspection. Sensor error between SID and Sentronic transmission computer. Advised that replacing the SID would fix the issue and would cost $450. Declined the repair. | ||
Sep 201193000 mi | Coolant temp gauge was in the red but the engine was not overly hot. I added some coolant and the problem hasn't returned. | ||
Oct 201193800 miUS $35 | Oil/filter change and rear engine mount brackets replaced. replaced burned out interior lights and broken plastic trim pieces. | ||
Jan 201298700 miUS $236 | An independent Saab mechanic had disconnected the battery to "reset" a computer and clear fault codes. Mechanic told me this process fried the ABS control module and it would cost $3500 to repair. Dealer reprogrammed the computer for $235. |
Saab 9-5 in Oregon, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 2011117000 miUS $900 | Water pump replaced proactively. Coolant leak at gasket repaired. Also replaced timing belt proactively. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Feb 2012147400 miUS $900 | throttle body needed to be replaced driver's side tie rod |
Saab 9-5 in Norway Apr 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Oct 2015123780 mi | Turbocharger failed at around 200 000 km, replaced with a used one.. October 2016: I recently bought an OEM Mitsubishi turbocharger and fitted it as both a preventive measure,and as a tuning component.. :) | ||
Oct 2016132140 mi$100 | Replaced both front sway-bar links with Moog Heavy Duty-oneS | ||
May 2018146320 mi$120 | Water damage to Twice-ecu, replaced Ecu,reprogrammed car keys |
Saab 9-5 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2006 - Apr 2012 | |||
Nov 200649000 mi | Steering Rack | ||
Apr 2010130000 miUS $400 | Window came out of the track. engine coolant by-pass valve. | ||
Sep 2010138000 miUS $350 | Ignition Coil Cassette | ||
Jul 2011159000 miUS $200 | Brake Booster hose needed replacing. | ||
Oct 2011166000 miUS $350 | HVAC control needed to be replaced. | ||
Dec 2011170000 miUS $150 | PCV Hose | ||
Mar 2012175000 miUS $350 | Sway bar link and control arm bushings. |
Saab 9-5 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
Jun 2017199000 miUS $110 | Removed and replaced starter |
Saab 9-5 in Kansas, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jul 2015162300 miUS $264 | Plastic radiator end tank cracked on the driver's side. Replaced radiator and driver's side cooling fan which had a broken blade. | ||
Sep 2015164000 miUS $6 | Factory vacuum lines rotted, replaced with silicone hoses. | ||
Oct 2015164300 miUS $24 | Replaced coolant bypass hose and coolant bypass valve due to leaking. |
Saab 9-5 in Washington, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 2021174000 miUS $1000 | Blower motor and fan control module needed replacing. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Saab 9-5 in Texas, United States - Aug 2009 | |||
Aug 200971000 miUS $140 | Replacement of failed turbo compressor bypass valve with upgraded Forge Motorsport valve. |
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Saab 9-5 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Apr 201057040 miC $450 | Sway bar link replaced. | ||
May 201057660 miC $100 | A/C compressor replaced under warranty. All gaskets except oil pan gasket replaced due to leakage under warranty. ECU replaced under warranty Passenger seat heater element replaced under warranty. Throttle body replaced under warranty. | ||
Jul 201058900 miC $100 | Power steering pump replaced under warranty. | ||
Oct 201166960 mi | fog lights not working but otherwise all functions go. |
Saab 9-5 in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
Oct 200749500 mi | ESP and Anti-Lock Brake warning lights coming on randomly. Saab said it was a failed rear bearing and replaced it under warranty. 2000 more miles, no lights, but yesterday wife reported seeing lights come on again. Will monitor and report any future diagn | ||
Jun 200864200 miUS $660 | ABS/ESP lights back on. Dealer recalibrated system. Also noted front rotors had at some point been replaced with wrong size (too small). Had dealer fix. Currently fighting with Saab to reimburse me, since this was a CPO car and this should've been caught. | ||
Apr 2010103000 miUS $750 | New brake booster needed. Started whistling and not holding pressure. Could hear from inside cabin. | ||
Nov 2010115000 miUS $560 | Exhaust was rusting out. Muffler was getting loud. Ordered aftermarket system and had indie install. Xenon light blinks and goes out on occasion, randomly. Was told it could be an ignitor or a tilt/yaw sensor. Indie does not have a "tech II" to diagnose. Will have to take it to the dealer. | ||
Dec 2011135000 miUS $300 | Subframe bushings were shot, making the front of the car creak when starting out, also making it feel not stable on the road -- worst when turning and going over a bump. | ||
Feb 2012135000 mi | Bought quality bulbs (made in Germany - OSRAM?) to replace the ones I had bought last year. Popped them in, no more issues. | ||
Mar 2012135000 miUS $300 | Coolant temp sensor, Thermostat. Replaced this month for $300 before I sold it. Tailgate washer non-functional. Did not repair. |
Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2006 - Oct 2014 | |||
Nov 200639000 mi | Throttle body replaced | ||
May 200745000 miUS $169 | V belt (not warranty) and belt tensioner (warranty) | ||
Aug 200747500 mi | Heater bypass valve failed (warranty) | ||
Nov 200748900 mi | Oil pan/timing cover leak. (warranty) | ||
Mar 201173000 mi | Shop put a new bolt in wheel lining. | ||
Oct 201176000 miUS $500 | Intermediate exhaust pipe replaced. | ||
Nov 201395900 miUS $450 | Rear bushings |
Saab 9-5 in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201463000 miUS $280 | Steel a/c hose had fallen off. | ||
Mar 201566000 miUS $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 | ||
Aug 201567900 miUS $150 | PCV hoses needed to be replaced; several check valves had broken. | ||
Feb 201670900 miUS $300 | Lift gate broken, lift strut replaced replaced direct ignition cassette to troubleshoot low mileage issue and to eliminate spark misfire error code. | ||
Mar 201671000 miUS $100 | Replaced crankshaft position sensor to troubleshoot rough idle that turned out in the end to be incorrectly gapped spark plugs. | ||
Apr 201788000 miUS $1490 | A/c compressor seized. Replaced compressor, a/c receiver dryer and serpentine belt | ||
May 2018101000 miUS $200 | R/R wheel bearing making a ton of noise. Replaced. |
Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 201151000 miUS $50 | Mirror fell off |
Saab 9-5 in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 2013137500 miUS $650 | Ignition casette and sparkplugs | ||
Nov 2013140000 miUS $100 | PCV hose replacement. New valve cover gaskets. | ||
Jan 2014US $350 | Surface rust repair in front of rear wheel arches. | ||
Jun 2014147000 mi | One of the hoses for the cooling system sprung a small leak by a clamp. Cut off the leak point and reattached hose. Will consider replacing all cooling system hoses. | ||
Nov 2014157000 mi | The same heater core hose that was cut shorter sprung another leak. A new hose has been ordered. | ||
Dec 2014157000 miUS $29 | Replaced leaking heater core hose. | ||
Apr 2015160200 miUS $50 | Got code P1110. Replaced vacuum hose to turbo bypass valve, turbo bypass valve, and throttle body O ring. | ||
Jul 2015161700 miUS $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? | ||
Sep 2015165000 miUS $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! | ||
Dec 2015165000 mi | Number 2 rod bearing was spun. Sold the car to the shop. They have an engine to replace it. |
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Saab 9-5 in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Aug 2010120000 miUS $285 | Direct Ignition Cassette needed replacement -- CEL codes P1312 and P1334. This was actually a long interval to replacement of original DIC (6 1/2 years); normally fail earlier than this, and mine was not total failure (yet!) | ||
Jun 2011126000 miUS $90 | Replaced coolant manifold by firewall. |
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Saab 9-5 in Norway Feb 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 201476140 mi | Fixed parking brake. |
Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 2010113000 miUS $500 | replace bypass valve and replace trans fluid |
Saab 9-5 in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - May 2010 | |||
Jul 200951000 miUS $400 | replaced oil separator box | ||
Sep 200951700 miUS $250 | replaced vacuum hoses, bypass valve, crank oil seal, coolant temp sensor, oil pressure sensor. |
Saab 9-5 in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jun 2010117000 miUS $680 | CEL and rough idling. Replaced direct ignition module and induction cleaned the fuel system. | ||
Dec 2010128000 miUS $300 | Car not warming up properly, suspected a bad thermostat stuck in open position. Thermostat was replaced and car runs normally. | ||
Mar 2012146000 miUS $450 | Replaced rear shocks | ||
Jul 2012151700 miUS $100 | Front Swaybar bushing replaced to stop creaking noise | ||
Dec 2012158000 miUS $450 | CEL came on, some stumbling after a cold start. | ||
Jun 2013162000 miUS $500 | Noise while in motion. Problem was diagnosed to be a failing rear wheel bearing. | ||
Mar 2014172000 miUS $510 | Noisy rear wheel bearing replaced. This was on opposite wheel of bearing that was previously replaced. |
Saab 9-5 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 201040000 miUS $42 | Coolant bypass valve failed. Replaced. | ||
Dec 201262000 mi | battery failed, replaced at no mechanic cost at auto parts store | ||
Jul 201368000 miUS $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. | ||
Oct 201472000 miUS $100 | Alternator was not charging. Decided to replace myself. Vary difficult to access and r/r alternator. Repairs still ongoing. |
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Apr 201070000 miUS $525 | awful Lencore Group in Paterson,NJ sold me this car knowing of faulty Direct Ignition Cassette, head gasket, belts. So far I paid for D.I.C. and will address head gasket when $$ are avail. |
Saab 9-5 in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 2012160000 miUS $150 | New water pump & gaskets. | ||
Jul 2013198300 miUS $400 | Replaced front and rear shocks. | ||
Mar 2014212000 miUS $2 | Had to plastic weld plastic trim on drivers seat that holds seat controls. Hold down tabs broke off | ||
Jun 2014222000 miUS $350 | Replaced all 4 rotors and shoes. Also replaced rear hub bearing assemblies. | ||
Oct 2014233700 miUS $200 | Replaced water pump and serpentine belt. Original battery replaced at Sam's club. Technician did not tighten terminals and broke battery box, which required plastic welding to fix. | ||
Jun 2015274000 miUS $18 | Replaced window mechanism bushings. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Saab 9-5 in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Sep 2015137000 miUS $1000 | Engine mount and transmission mount replaced. Belt tensioner and pulley replaced. Drive belt replaced. |
Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 200932601 miUS $240 | Auto transmission slipping, ATF flushed, solved problem. |
Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Nov 2013193700 miUS $600 | Radiator replaced after developing a leak at the seams. | ||
Dec 2013196000 miUS $385 | Replaced ball joint, tie rod end | ||
Nov 2015231100 miUS $550 | Replaced alternator |
Saab 9-5 in Colorado, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Feb 201291700 mi | Right front Xenon headlamp assembly replaced with good used part (new on national backorder); flap would not raise for high beam operation. | ||
Feb 2014109000 miUS $955 | R&R Timing chain seal & gasket to correct oil leak. R&R 3 separate broken engine and trannie mounts. | ||
Sep 2014117000 miUS $475 | major electronic/electrical issues: ACC faults, no cruise, parking sensors randomly chime, turbo power loss Power loss on accel & turbo whine. Diagnosed high engine knocking and replaced mass air flow meter. Warned to use only premium gas. Still getting rough power, parking chimes & whine on medium hard accel! | ||
Oct 2014117000 mi | Persistent drivability problem traced to short in trunk wiring harness which led reading car in reverse and prevented cruise working and triggered parking sensors to go off in drive. No more power loss, but still intermittent turbo whine. |
Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
Aug 201185000 miUS $100 | Steering shaft develops a "wobble", or looseness felt through the steering wheel, over time as the shaft splines lose lubrication. The service involves lubricating the steering shaft splines to correct the problem. | ||
Oct 201187000 miUS $60 | Needed new headlight relay. Symtpom was intermittent function of high beams. | ||
Jan 201290000 mi | Turn signal stalk was not self cancelling on left hand turns. Replaced turn signal stalk. Front passenger window was working intermittently. Removed window switch pack from center console, cleaned contacts. | ||
Feb 201291000 miUS $176 | The Saab 9-5 has 6 subframe bushings that cradle the engine and transmission. Two of these bushings were severely worn. The bushings were replaced. | ||
Aug 201296700 miUS $280 | Car experienced a crank/no start condition. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. | ||
Sep 201297000 miUS $90 | Engine would not crank or start, and would not respond to a jump start. Replaced battery. | ||
Feb 2013101000 miUS $10 | Interior lights coming on intermittently after opening driver's door. Replaced plunger-type switch in driver's door jamb. |
Saab 9-5 in Victoria, Australia Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201273140 miA $300 | Car was losing power and overrevving, very erratic. Drained transmission oil changed x2 drove short trips and changed again. Good mechanic figured out that intercooler vacuum leak was cause. |
Saab 9-5 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 200743000 mi | OnStar antenna | ||
Feb 200845000 mi | wheel liners | ||
Mar 201068000 miUS $35 | replaced cracked PCV and hose | ||
Jan 201174000 mi | Rear springs had started to sag, so installed spacers to get the ride height correct. While doing the work, replaced the rear shocks as a preventative measure. | ||
Mar 201282000 miUS $60 | replaced coolant bypass valve | ||
Jul 201288200 miUS $300 | car not starting when hot. replaced crankshaft position sensor. | ||
Apr 201389200 miUS $17 | replaced driver-side window rollers (green rollers) | ||
Mar 201492000 miUS $250 | fuel pump replacement | ||
Feb 201595300 miUS $40 | automatic transmission shifter jalousie broken. Replaced with new jalousie | ||
Jun 201596000 miUS $125 | A/C system recharged |
Saab 9-5 in Queensland, Australia Feb 2010 - May 2015 | |||
Oct 201299400 miA $950 | Engine and transmission mount | ||
Mar 2013101060 miA $100 | Ignition barrel required cleaning and lubrication as it was not popping up when key removed. Gear selector trim broken. | ||
Dec 2013104780 miA $900 | Direct ignition cassette | ||
Jan 2014101440 miA $800 | Throttle body | ||
Sep 2014110360 miA $770 | Alternator failed after 10 years of driving. The warning light for battery came on so I called the shop and went straight there. Replaced with a reconditioned alternator as OEM parts are getting difficult to find. | ||
May 2015112840 mi | Radiator cracked. |
Saab 9-5 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201145000 miUS $150 | Oil seepage remedied with a new seal. | ||
Sep 201256000 miUS $250 | Replaced failed hot water valve. |
Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201189000 mi | driver side headlight flickering...source of problem not found driver side headlight flickering...source of problem not found |
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Saab 9-5 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
May 201015000 miUS $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 | ||
Apr 201117000 mi | Front Saab emblem on hood fell off and not replaced. |
Saab 9-5 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Feb 201274400 miC $750 | Window switch for driver's door not working. | ||
Apr 201276260 miC $380 | replaced all 4 engine and transmission mounts due to sagging. This fixed engine lurching under acceleration, improved gear shift accuracy and eliminated extra engine noise and vibration. | ||
Aug 201278200 miC $300 | Replaced all 4 struts and springs. Springs sagged noticeably (1" or more) compared to new. OEM Shocks would've been good for another year though. All work done by myself, pretty simple with the right tools. Replacement of all 6 front subframe bushings (known weak spot for 9-5s). Requires removal of the subframe assy. Rear 2 bushes shot, other 4 just well worn. $300 | ||
Jan 201380600 miC $800 | Replaced the gearbox for another used unit. Possibly abused by previous owner. I do not consider it a failure per se - the old one worked, although had sticky action (especially reverse) and whined for quite a while. $400 part and $300 labor. | ||
Sep 201390520 miC $160 | Front struts mounts/bearings replacement to cure small play and knocking noise. |
Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2022123500 miUS $377 | D.I. Cassette replaced. |
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Saab 9-5 in Georgia, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 200735222 miUS $95 | 4 wheel alignment - wear pattern | ||
Apr 200837683 mi | Replace battery - warranty | ||
Nov 200842679 mi | Replace engine module circuit boards - warranty | ||
Mar 200944584 miUS $89 | 4 wheel alignment | ||
Sep 200950225 miUS $387 | Heater by-pass valve leaking - replace | ||
May 201053166 miUS $1172 | Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment | ||
Jul 201054300 mi | Fix toe in from previous alignment | ||
Jan 201159778 miUS $187 | Replace battery | ||
Apr 201162000 miUS $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. |
Saab 9-5 in California, United States Feb 2010 - May 2011 | |||
Mar 201064000 miUS $1100 | Replaced exhaust manifold leak. Replaced water pump. | ||
Jun 201070000 miUS $250 | Heater valve leaking - replaced. | ||
Oct 201076000 miUS $400 | Serpentine belt tensioner making noise and replaced |
Saab 9-5 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jul 201053800 miUS $780 | Ignition module failed - plugs fouled | ||
May 201160500 miUS $397 | heater water supply hose leaking |
Saab 9-5 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jul 201169940 miC $300 | Crankshaft position indicator defective | ||
Dec 201283080 miC $206 | HIDS Bulb Replacement | ||
Apr 201384500 miC $475 | Exhaust - Muffler | ||
Nov 201390520 miC $900 | Window Power switch not working. Mechanic advised replacement of tie-rod ends. Battery weak and needed external charging |
Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
Apr 2016123700 mi | Replaced spark plugs replaced valve cover gasket | ||
Jun 2016127000 miUS $5 | Green window rollers, driver side-window was stuck |
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
Dec 2014172000 miUS $5 | Exhaust rotted out behind front silencer. Spliced in a short pipe and clamped it down to hold until spring when I can replace the whole cat-back system. | ||
Dec 2015205000 miUS $10 | Brittle old vacuum hoses replaced. Thought they were causing MIL, but it came back on a few miles later. | ||
Mar 2016215000 mi | CEL lit, code P1110. Replaced turbo bypass valve, condition cleared, issue resolved. | ||
May 2016219700 miUS $500 | Inner and outer tie rod ends on passenger side worn badly. Had them replaced and the car aligned. | ||
Jun 2017250000 miUS $400 | Rear shocks worn, replaced. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Saab 9-5 in Norway Feb 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
May 201091760 mi | Minor rust attack on rear right door. | ||
Oct 201095480 mi$1800 | Rust in the left rear wheel arch, minor rust attack in the rear right door. The rust was sanded down and repainted. | ||
Dec 201097340 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. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
Saab 9-5 in Washington, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 2016101000 mi | unit stopped cooling haven't taken to the shop yet. But air conditioning failed for the 2nd time. | ||
Dec 2016107000 miUS $1 | no cooling... | ||
Jun 2017112000 miUS $86 | glass in passenger mirror fell off, and shattered. replaced glass. | ||
Aug 2017116000 miUS $500 | The engine light was on. I am sorry. I am traveling and don't have the details but wanted to answer your survey |