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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 149 repairs.
2001 Saab 9-5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (59%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 17 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 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 141360 mi | Had alignment. Sold because car needed $6,000 in repairs, including $900 of front end work, $1200 for rear suspension. |
| 125860 mi C $130 |
Tie rod end replaced. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
Within a week of new turbo, had to have tie rod bearings lubed for clicking noise when turning steering wheel |
| 140120 mi | Replaced front, passenger side wheel bearing that was newly installed in May 2012. Repaired under waranty. |
| 140320 mi | Replaced complete wheel bearing and assembly |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 128700 mi US $270 |
Replaced strut bearings. Cost for parts *would* have been $70, but for a defective part, and the need to purchase a tool to remove the self-tapping mounting screws (impact air wrench) |
| 147000 mi US $225 |
Replaced rear drivers side strut. Spring broke. Used eBay part, sent to Elon - shop installed. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 212600 mi US $900 |
one cv joint replaced |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104160 mi C $400 |
power steering tube blown |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 158000 mi US $560 |
Camber Adjustment. Car had settled and tire was wearing unevenly. Alignment would not fix the problem according to my shop (they specialize in Saabs). Shims must be used to adjust the wheel camber. Cost is almost all labor. |
| 98500 mi US $400 |
Previously-replaced control arm bushing failed prematurely. Replaced at reduced parts/no labor cost by shop since they had performed original replacement. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137220 mi A $240 |
Replaced left and right front strut top assembly including new rubber gaiters. The left side was making a rattling noise over bumps and showed signs of wear on inspection. Had wheel alignment done. |
| 141560 mi A $80 |
Replaced L & R front wheel bearings. |
| 142460 mi A $230 |
Replaced rear bushing on front wishbone as well as lower balljoint.This done for L &R side.Had wheel alignment done. |
| 146940 mi A $220 |
Left front wheel bearing collapsed after having only been replaced 2mths earlier. |
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