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2000 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 112 repairs.
2000 Saab 9-5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 114000 mi US $320 |
rebuilt alternator $175 w/one year warranty, labor $150 |
| 74400 mi C $800 |
Water pump failed, lost coolant, destroyed aux belt. |
| 81000 mi US $700 |
Throttle body |
| 110000 mi US $3700 |
Turbo replacement, timing chain. Oil sludge. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 153000 mi US $825 |
Fuel pump not operational |
| 179000 mi US $127 |
Ignition module failed, part had been replaced within the last year, diagnosis and installation fee charged, part exchanged under warranty |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 166780 mi $100 |
belt and water pump destroyed |
| 168020 mi | The problem with start problems was caused by loose DI cassette |
| 224000 mi US $725 |
Hole in exhaust - flex pipe and muffler. New flex pipe and muffler was added. |
| 80000 mi US $3000 |
Frozen water pump pulley slammed into engine cover which cut the cover to leak oil, ruined engine. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
Radiator hose cracked due to age. Had to wait one day for replacement part before repair work was done. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
EGR valve failure which resulted in an oil leak. |
| 83000 mi US $130 |
Check engine light turned on. Brought car to shop to determine it was the direct ignition cassette failing. I replaced the unit myself. |
| 92000 mi US $187 |
Thermostat went out and the temperature gauge almost went into the red. |
| 96000 mi US $700 |
Radiator cracked |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Oil pan gasket leaks oil and needs replacing. |
| 111000 mi US $350 |
CPS went out. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 123000 mi | Blew the turbocharger on a trip. The cost was going to be $1900 so I traded it in on a new Chevy Silverado. |
| 159000 mi US $1150 |
Car would not start. Fuel pump needed to be replaced. |
| 159000 mi US $814 |
Engine light came on. Shop's computer showed fuel mixture problem; maybe O2 sensor, but not sure. Reset warning light, but it came on again after filling tank. Will drive until another symptom, then to dealer. Faulty Throttle Body V6 |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Noise from engine bay led to mechanic diagnosis of bad water pump. |
| 150700 mi US $140 |
Check engine light revealed cylinder misfire. Replaced cylinder gaskets, oil found in cylinder. |
| 169200 mi US $57 |
Car wouldn't start, stalled. Replaced original fuel pump. Car started and has been fine. |
| 143000 mi US $365 |
Oil filter adapter plate failed, causing oil leak. Two hours shop time, inexpensive part. Noticed during non-routine replacement of front pads and rotors. |
| 152000 mi US $200 |
Replaced serpentine belt tensioner pulley |
| 169000 mi US $65 |
Lower radiator hose split, dumped coolant. |
| 169000 mi | Oil pressure light came on, flickering at idle. Bearings shot, not financially feasible to rebuild lame GM 54-degree V6. Going to replace car instead. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 134000 mi US $395 |
Fuel pump stopped working. |
| 151000 mi US $750 |
Water pump burst |
| 156000 mi US $610 |
Exhaust pipe broke, new custom bent pipe and Magnaflow muffler installed. |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Needed new direct ignition cassette according to trouble code. Replaced it and all is good. |
| 112000 mi US $130 |
Leaking oil pressure switch. |
| 113200 mi | Exhaust hanger rusted off |
| 144000 mi | clutch went out |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 118000 mi US $500 |
Fuel Sump strainer clogged. Timing chain replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced Direct Ignition cassette and serpentine belt |
| 123000 mi US $57 |
Vacuum connection detached. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $792 |
Fuel pump went out, had dealer install new pump and assembly. Lower front engine mount went out and tore the intercooler hose. |
| 168000 mi US $565 |
Idler Pulley blew up which caused the serpentine belt to snap. Dealer replaced Idler, Pulley, Thermostat, and belt. |
| 207700 mi US $500 |
A Heater valve and hose were leaking. Both were replaced and the problem was solved. |
| 234000 mi US $523 |
Water Pump seized destroyed the serpentine belt as well. |
| 140300 mi US $120 |
Replace direct ignition cassette. Driveability not affected, car was throwing up check engine light. Fixed with new unit. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $160 |
Tranny coolant lines leaking, replaced seals/ ferrules or whatever, where lines go into radiator. |
| 118000 mi | Main seal oil leak, repaired twice and still leaking. |
| 124000 mi US $300 |
head gasket oil leak repaired after 2 tries. rear suspension defective ...typical of saab 9.5 tire cups and wears on inside edge. usually after 60,000 miles the problem surfaces. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 243000 mi US $332 |
Broken S-Belt, and drive belt tensioner pulley. |
| 139000 mi US $47 |
Seal on oil filler neck required replacement. It leaked oil under pressure. The entire filler neck with o-ring seal was replaced...parts and labor under $50. |
| 139800 mi US $211 |
Vehicle leaking from lower radiator hose. Replaced hose and bled system of air. Filled coolant. |
| 146000 mi US $81 |
Hose replacement |
| 124800 mi US $100 |
oil leak |
| 209000 mi | About a week after an oil change I noticed engine running hot. Checked oil and found zero oil. Put in 3 quarts for an emergency measure and very shortly after on my way back from Boston the car blew thick oil clouds out the tailpipe. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 153000 mi | Car died on the highway. Was told the engine was shot. Decided not to fix it. |
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