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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 18 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

83000 mi

US $1400
Transmission started to shutter @40mph, put in anti veneer chemical, only worked for 100 miles, shutter is back, will need torque converter to fix issue. Torque converter was falling apart in trans pan, had full trans rebuild with shift kit installed and HD Torque converter from 1/2 ton Silverado HD 
51000 mi Leaking pump seal 

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2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $50
Transfer Case Encoder Motor 
47000 mi repair to rear differintial. No charge. 
56500 mi Rear differential going bad. Jerking when in a turn. 
69000 mi

US $50
Front differential rebuild 

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2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

165000 mi

US $38
Bushing at linkage shifter went bad seems to be a common problem but an easy fix went to you tube looked it up and took care of it 

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2007 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

76000 mi

US $395
Leak around transmission. 

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2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

148000 mi

US $3390
Front Differential had to be repaired/replaced due to lock up, took so long due to other problems found at this time. 
92000 mi

US $2500
Replaced rear transfer case encoder motor. 
88000 mi

US $2500
installed auto trans shift cable. Replaced front windscreen. replaced 2 front tires. 
90000 mi

US $250
Front axle seal driver side leaking. 
25000 mi transmission replaced, driver seat replaced. Car showing its true heritage!! 
61000 mi Rear leveling system had to be changed out the second time. Sold vehicle end of August-best move since owning the vehicle. 
139000 mi

US $170
Transfer case control motor failed. Transfer case locked in all wheel drive mode. Front wheels binding in slow speed turns causing "crow hopping" Front differential driver side axle seal leaking as a result on prolonged driving with a failed transfer case control motor and "crow hopping" symptoms. 

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2005 Saab 9-7X

Engine not specified

150000 mi

US $2000
AWD system needed a new encoder motor. The car was "binding", and was hesitant to reverse or accelerate while turning. Flushed and replaces transfer case and differential fluids at the same time. Had to be taken to Saab dealer;GM can't do it 

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Saab 9-7X Transmission Problems

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