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2004 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 187 repairs.
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $500 |
replace bypass valve and replace trans fluid |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32601 mi US $240 |
Auto transmission slipping, ATF flushed, solved problem. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 15000 mi US $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 |
| 80600 mi C $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. |
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