2002 Saab 9-5 Suspension Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Saab 9-5 Suspension and Steering problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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Saab 9-5
2002 Saab 9-5s for which no Suspension and Steering problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Saab 9-5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Suspension problem frequency.
For 2002 Saab 9-5 Suspension problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2002 Saab 9-5 Suspension and Steering problems and repair histories that follow it.
Saab 9-5 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Saab 9-5 | 14 9-5s, 9.9 months of data per 9-5, average 132200 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 9-5s, 9.9 months of data per 9-5, average 132200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 91000 | 300 | Installed rear suspension shims to correct excessive camber. |
| Dec | 2010 | 122000 | 5 | Broken wheel bolt - noticed when rotating tires after oil change |
| Jun | 2011 | 133000 | 1500 | Replaced subframe bushings, 4 suspension dampers, swaybar links. |
| Apr | 2013 | 175000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 94000 | 1000 | replaced front and rear struts, swaybar bushings, etc. to improve ride and handling |
| Jun | 2010 | 102000 | 900 | Suspected front wheel bearing(s) was bad and was right - noise is gone. Also lower ball joints and hub/bearing assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 76000 | 800 | Rear springs had taken a set, probably from overloading. This was a long standing affliction, first notice a few years ago during an alignment. I decided this was the time to restore the rear suspension. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 485 | Replaced failed rear shock absorbers (first replacement) | |
| Aug | 2009 | 157500 | 1578 | replaced front sway bar links (first time for this repair) |
| Sep | 2011 | 212000 | 1215 | Replaced control arm bushings. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 179000 | 55 | Right front Tie rod end replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 120000 | 160 | Right Front wheel bearing wore out. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 115000 | 400 | Did tie rod ends - both sides. |
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