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Saab 9-7X repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

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Saab 9-7X electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

140000 mi

US $400
A/C was recharged 

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2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

133000 mi

US $150
alternator replaced 
136000 mi

US $138
Passenger front window regulator and motor replaced. 
158000 mi

US $191
Rear passenger window regulator and motor replaced. 
47000 mi Faulty fuel gauge sender Replaced external temperature sensor 

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2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

46000 mi CD player didn't work. it was replaced at no cost. 
57300 mi Recall for door locks and automatic windows. Had started to fail. Worked intermittently. 
49000 mi GPS when out 

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2006 Saab 9-7X

Engine not specified

73000 mi

US $863
Air conditioning temp/blower control switch needed to be exchanged. Used a GM truck unit in its place as SAAB stated would be 13 weeks ARO (money) 

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2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

88000 mi

US $2500
replaced radio antennae. Installed roof mount DVD. Replaced both headlight ballasts. 
90000 mi

US $150
Battery light on dash dim and always lit, even when car not running only way to extinguish light is remove cluster fuse. Changed alternator. Didn't fix issue. I'm thinking the gauge cluster is the issue. 
100000 mi

US $187
I replaced the battery. The battery was only 3 years old but it was starting to become weak and the car was slow to turn over after sitting overnight. 
35000 mi

US $102
Also HVAC quit working. 
111500 mi

US $800
Outer half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display. 
124000 mi

US $280
Inner half, fuel tank sender. Check engine light, erratic fuel level display. 
129000 mi

US $80
HID bulbs started to go out. 
139000 mi

US $99
Replaced HID ballast. 
148000 mi Just got vehicle back one day from previous repair and could not start, no crank, out of town so vehicle had to be flat bedded to shop. Starter replaced. 
165000 mi

US $115
Headlights blinking during normal operation. 
168000 mi

US $478
Battery keeps going dead, taken to AutoZone and battery was checked, failed. Purchased and installed ne battery. Replaced starter 

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2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

50000 mi

US $125
Dropped gas tank. Removed and replaced fuel sending unit due to going empty and tripping CEL at fill up. Known issue and covered by GM & SAAB except I'd have to drive it to SAAB certified service center over 100 miles each way... Sux 
40000 mi CD player jammed. 

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2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

26900 mi Body electrical system serviced under warranty, tail lights not working 

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Saab 9-7X Electrical Problems

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