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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%)

Chart based on 115 repairs.
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Saab 9-7X engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 32 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

390-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

151000 mi

US $200
Replaced radiator, hoses and temp sensor. 

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2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

81300 mi

US $85
Just a tune-up, started to notice a very slight miss when under a load and accelerating, tune up with Bosch wires, and Bosch iridium plugs, runs like a champ now. 
96400 mi

US $65
Obd was reading lean on bank one, random engine misfire. Replaced spark plugs at suggestion of mechanic, fixed misfire.  needs o2 sensor replaced to fix check engine light. Will replace later. 
102000 mi O2 sensor replaced? 
58300 mi

US $900
Cylinder # 1 lifter collapsed 

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2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi The AWD system light came on. I was told it was a fuse so it was replaced. The light came on again on the same day and I have an appointment on 09/10/2010 for repair. Aside: the 9-7x is junk (at least mine is.) Multiple trips for repair. Engine began "clicking" and check engine light came on. Was told it was only need for oil change/oil filter replacement. Resolved issue but per the informtion the car provides the driver, I allegedly had 25% oil life remaining. 
152000 mi

US $62
Oil pressure sensor replaced 
159000 mi

US $110
PCV valve failure which is built into the valve cover on this model. Valve cover, gasket and bolts replaced. 
82200 mi

US $135
SES light with a P0016 code Cam/crank correlation. Replaced Cam sensor, code remained. Replaced Crank Sensor and code remained. Would not take a crank relearn. Still has code, possible Timing Chain issue. 
82900 mi

US $625
P0016 Code. Found the Timing chain tensioner broken. Replaced timing chain and gears. MAJOR disassembly required to do this job which is a major factor in time and cost of repair. 
83300 mi

US $40
Got a P0521 code and the SES light came on. Took out the filter screen at the sensor and cleaned the crud out. reassembled and cleared the code. Code remained off for 2 weeks before returning. Will replace sensor next. Replaced Oil Pressure sensor, Cleaned the screen below it again. Reset the P0521 code. Went for immediate oil change. Drained the Castrol GTX and replaced with Pennzoil. Pressure improved, no SES light. 
47000 mi Replaced throttle pedal due to error P01021, throttle pedal sensor mismatch 
52000 mi

US $140
New accelerator pedal, throttle position sensor and throttle body cleaned to clear P0101 error. 
67300 mi

US $120
Was using 2q of oil every 3k miles. Changed valve cover and PCB for updated GM part, as per tsb. Now, no oil being burnt. Only other problem was a message for low oil pressure. Was a 1-off and has not come back. 

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2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

150000 mi

US $10000
Oil sensor switch failure. No report of low oil pressure but oil change was ~10k miles overdue. Resulted in spun rod bearing that required replacement of entire engine. Replace engine, all belts, water pump, spark plugs, plug wires 
114000 mi

US $485
Decreased performance, check engine light. Throttle body replaced. 
140000 mi

US $521
Fan clutch went out. 
73000 mi

US $863
problem intermittent. Max speed 51MPH. OBC detected poor control registration from Trans to ECU. Chip changed. Removed old belts and sensors, particular fuel control side. 
157000 mi

US $640
Computer Glitch, vehicle would not start had to be towed to shop, had power but would not turn over, all programming and computer functions were checked, lost satellite communications and had to be re-programmed, actual problem never found 
168200 mi

US $270
No oil pressure showing on gauge plus alert on dash. Diagnostics, replaced oil pressure sending unit. 
165000 mi

US $3300
Engine knocking, brought in for repairs, needed new engine (complete) due to oil pump problem. 
35000 mi

US $102
Transmission started not shifting smoothly. Kind of made a cluck into 3rd and 4th gear. Felt like the engine was missing under a load. Going up hill. Not sure if the engine was missing or the transmission was having a problem.  
79300 mi Oil sensor 
81000 mi

US $130
Oil Pressure sensor replaced. Replaced sensor and reset TPTC(?). 
85000 mi

US $930
Throttle system went bad had to replace, throttle pedal, throttle body, gasket, laser, release. 
95000 mi

US $287
CEL. Tighten gas cap dashboard message accompanied by CEL. The purge valve solenoid failed. 
97000 mi

US $170
CEL still on. Replaced fuel pump. Faulty fuel pump installed during sensor recall visit. 

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2005 Saab 9-7X

Engine not specified

147000 mi

US $100
A pulley in the engine was loose. It needed to be replaced. A faint knocking or whistling sound at 55+mph. Very loud at 75+mph. 

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2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

75700 mi

US $200
Thermostat failed, P0128 code 
108000 mi

US $916
Muffler fell off. No aftermarket parts so I had to take to the dealer 

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