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2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 106000 | 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 pvc 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 59000 | 50 | high beam failure - orange relay replaced under CPO front emblem enamel flaked off - emblem replaced under CPO. Parking brakes too loose, did not hold well - had dealer adjust. |
| Jul | 2011 | 61000 | 0 | AC/fan shuts off intermittently. Have not repaired yet. |
| Sep | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | vacuum hose leak - hose replaced under warranty fan cutting out - heater control head and relay replaced under warranty |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 91000 | 450 | Faulty Direct Ignition Module replaced |
| Nov | 2012 | 98500 | 200 | Faulty thermostat and coolant sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Replacement of peeling interior trim bits (under warranty). | |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Replacement of shorted out front sensor for the dratted self leveling headlights (under warranty). | |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Replacement of a leaky coolant hose and a new battery (under warranty) | |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Replacement of DIC, usually needs replacement at 60000 miles. This one at 50000. Also had brake fluid replaced. (DIC was under warranty, brake fluid not.) | |
| Sep | 2011 | 86000 | 0 | Electric gas door lock, will be replaced under warranty |
| Apr | 2012 | 96000 | 0 | Hoses for transmission needed replacement |
| Jun | 2012 | 99000 | 0 | thermostat and temp sensor were damaged. |
| Aug | 2012 | 103000 | 300 | Bushings |
| Nov | 2012 | 108500 | 4100 | transmission died |
| Feb | 2013 | 112000 | 1500 | All engine seals needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 64000 | 634 | Had new Xenon Bulbs put in. |
| Apr | 2011 | 65000 | 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 |
| Aug | 2011 | 75000 | 430 | Replaced trailing arm and sway bar bushings Brakes finished (Rotors and pads put on) |
| Sep | 2011 | 78000 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 81000 | 785 | Had shop put in a new battery. My last battery was two years old, and we were taking a trip to colder regions. Was having an issue starting the car on very cold days. It was just a matter of time before the battery gave out 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. |
| Jan | 2012 | 81000 | 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. |
| Apr | 2012 | 81700 | 4119 | 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 |
| May | 2012 | 82300 | 270 | Put new correct front spring on (bought new correct front springs & back[ left back as is]) |
| Jun | 2012 | 83000 | 90 | Put rear shims back in. Was having a problem with rear alignment. Still have it wrong, but now know what has to be done. A 6mm and a 3mm shim behind the rear bearing will fix the sag on the back of a 9-5 wagon. |
| Oct | 2012 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | Broken seat rails Replaced window regulator Driver door weatherstripping decayed |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 48980 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 53720 | 100 | Faulty thermostat triggered check engine light. |
| May | 2012 | 55480 | 350 | Coolant was leaking out. Heat Control Valve was faulty and needed replacing. |
| Aug | 2012 | 57960 | 170 | Xenon headlight had burned out. Bulb was replaced and headlight is working fine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 70680 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 71920 | 1120 | Valve and hoses in the fuel system Valve taking coolant into the Heater Core |
| Oct | 2012 | 82460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 78000 | 140 | replace battery |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 45880 | 0 | Problem with audio controller on steering wheel |
| Feb | 2012 | 58880 | 300 | Thermometer gauge and thermometer sensor |
| May | 2012 | 61220 | 613 | Coolant bypass valve failed. Valve normally lasts from 100,000-120,000 kilometers. Coolant system had to be flushed as well. |
| Aug | 2012 | 64460 | 725 | Electronic Control Unit or Ballast which controls the HID headlamps failed. Ballast parts, one for each headlamp, HID lights and labour all total the cost. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 60000 | 900 | PCV valve replacement; "throttle body" repair |
| Dec | 2010 | 65000 | 1700 | electrical relays replaced. 60000 mile service |
| Apr | 2011 | 70000 | 1400 | engine management system repair |
| Nov | 2011 | 80000 | 980 | Heater control valve leaking; replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 92000 | 650 | vacuum leak causing fueling errors. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 500 | Replaced alternator | |
| Jan | 2011 | 100 | Replaced coolant thermostat | |
| Jul | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Fuel pump failed. Replaced fuel pump. Sunroof assembly making noise when vehicle goes over bumps. Replaced sunroof cassette. Dye on driver's seat peeling. | |
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