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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%)
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Chart based on 112 repairs.
2000 Saab 9-5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (32%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 19 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
| 70060 mi C $1100 |
Rear shock leaked, replace both rear shocks and springs |
| 71300 mi C $2000 |
new front end suspension |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 143000 mi US $400 |
Rear strut replaced. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 156000 mi US $635 |
Wheel bearings replaced, car aligned. |
| 159000 mi US $400 |
Power steering leaking at connector to rack, replaced O ring, didn't fix the problem, back in the shop for an anticipated seven day repair job. Power steering system emptied itself of fluid in less than 20 miles, cavitation in pump, horrible noises. |
| 159300 mi US $700 |
New rack required, part difficult to find. |
| 163000 mi US $98 |
Bad rebuilt steering box back in February, started leaking about two months later. Finally tired of adding PS fluid weekly and got a new box under warranty. Money was paid for new sway bar links. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 151000 mi US $750 |
Power steering high pressure line burst from rubbing against the radiator. |
| 127500 mi US $50 |
Broken sway bar links. |
| 133000 mi | replaced tie rod ends then got it aligned/new tires |
| 135000 mi US $150 |
Replaced driver's side front wheel bearing |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $792 |
The swaybar links were also bad. |
| 150000 mi US $27 |
The stop arm was broken, ordered a new from the dealer. Replaced and 1 08 code disappeared. |
| 162000 mi US $800 |
My aftermarket shocks and struts were starting to go bad. Bought new ones all around and am having the dealer install them. |
| 163000 mi US $1100 |
I took the car in to the dealer and they put on my new aftermarket suspension. They also replaced a few key components that go along with the suspension. |
| 222200 mi US $370 |
Tie rod End needed replacing. Part was replaced. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 153000 mi US $985 |
new suspension components |
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