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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 29 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

100000 mi

US $163
Wheel bearing went bad. Common issue on these suvs 
116700 mi

US $130
Worn out/old driver side wheel bearing. 

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2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

68000 mi

US $280
replaced front wheelhub assembly, took 3 hours. Used timkin bearings, have not had any issues since then. 
95000 mi

US $100
Steering had shimmy, started to wonder, replaced outer tie rod ends due to wear, had vehicle aligned 
138000 mi Wheel bearings replaced on left front wheel 
145000 mi

US $740
Right front wheel bearings replaced. Left front ball joint replaced. Noticed vibration when driving at high speed. 
92000 mi Replaced front sway bar end links 

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2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

112000 mi

US $105
wheel hub replaced - fixed abs from flaking out. 
113000 mi

US $120
Replaced rusty power steering lines. This was a DYI which kept costs down. I've heard this can cost $600+ 

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2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

144000 mi

US $600
Both left and right tie rod ends and upper and lower ball joints replaced. Then an alignment performed. 
154000 mi

US $255
Both front wheel bearings replaced. 
159000 mi

US $200
Rear air suspension compressor failed, rather then replacing the compressor and worn air shocks, I installed coil springs and gas shocks. 

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2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

76000 mi

US $395
Ball joint replacement. 

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2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

77700 mi

US $640
Rear sagging, air compressor system went out blew out the springs. Converted to shocks. 
86000 mi

US $948
Replaced broken wheel bearing and LL cracked ball joint. Loud grinding noise, heard louder on the inside of the car, and popping or clanking sound from the affected wheel. Also wore down tire unevenly on the damaged side. 
92000 mi

US $2500
Replaced control arms on right and left.  
152000 mi

US $704
Replace rear air bags, rear suspension, bags were leaking air overnight due to one bag having a braising (left rear) other bag replaced due to wear. These bags are part of a complex rear suspension system. 
168000 mi

US $478
Squealing noise and thump when brakes applied, replaced a wheel bearing. 
88000 mi

US $2500
changed all fluids, replaced all 4 shocks. 
8000 mi Right rear spring and rear leveling system replaced. Both items under warranty 

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2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

94500 mi

US $75
replaced rear shocks 
85000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearing and ball joints were replaced. Wear and tear item 
65000 mi

US $400
Right outer tie rod replaced Replaced both front wheel bearing hub assemblies. 

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2005 Saab 9-7X

Engine not specified

77000 mi

US $2300
Steering broken complained about this since 40,000 miles. Problem is half fixed since it is still intermittant just like before the total break down 
179000 mi

US $2000
Bearing and ball joints had to be replaced 

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2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

162000 mi

US $800
Ball Joints 

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2005 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

45770 mi

US $450
Right front wheel bearing replaced 
108000 mi

US $477
Wheel bearing replaced 

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