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2002 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 113 repairs.
2002 Saab 9-3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (37%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34100 mi C $170 |
New antenna. |
| 35340 mi C $940 |
New A/C and muffler repair. |
| 41540 mi C $600 |
New alternator. |
| 55800 mi C $600 |
Scan codes, filters and re-re a/c |
| 57040 mi C $791 |
New A/C |
| 60760 mi C $300 |
Rear window failure. Stays in down position. |
| 68200 mi C $300 |
Another rear window stayed in down position. Other rear window stayed in down position. |
| 68820 mi C $900 |
New alternator |
| 77680 mi C $150 |
Key fob dead. |
| 104160 mi C $50 |
Flashing lights would not turn off. Issue with alarm. |
| 63000 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor replaced |
| 95000 mi US $700 |
bad bearing in alternator |
| 156000 mi US $268 |
HVAC recirculation flap motor inoperative; replaced. |
| 176000 mi US $90 |
Replaced front windshield wiper motor. Cleaned and lubricated noisy HVAC fan motor. |
| 197000 mi US $600 |
Alternator/charging light came on. Alternator was found to have failed, and was replaced. |
| 202200 mi | HVAC fan not working, or intermittently. De-crudded the electrical contacts for the fan motor, put on some electrical anti-corrosion compound. |
| 201800 mi US $42 |
Passenger side headlight wiper inoperative. Purchased a used motor/headlight wiper assembly and installed. |
| 210000 mi US $1400 |
HVAC blower fan was not working, found to be wiring fault, and wiring connector was replaced. A/C compressor clutch was making noise. A/C compressor replaced, along with drier and expansion valve. |
2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $1000 |
New alternator. |
| 106000 mi US $150 |
replaced alternator, tensioner pulley, belt |
| 184640 mi C $600 |
bearing of a/c compressor gone |
| 76300 mi US $200 |
The car developed an intermittent no crank/no start problem. I replaced the starter myself. This was not the problem. |
| 82000 mi US $800 |
A/C compressor clutch failure. Replaced A/C compressor. |
| 141300 mi US $1700 |
Alternator went bad... died. had to be replaced. Since |
2002 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45880 mi C $1500 |
Replaced a/c compressor. Still not working, will check coil next. |
2002 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 112000 mi US $750 |
Rear window regulator failing, so window was not reliably working. |
| 97000 mi US $150 |
Ticking sound coming out from center console, further investigation conclude the sound coming from HVAC Auto Temp Sensor. Took auto temp sensor out, cleaned & vac out all the dust & dirt, lubed the propeller inside sensor with WD40. |
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